"falling objects"

#10920762

18 Jan 2024

Supporters are building a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as the controversial construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres continues. Four arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. People have gathered to show their support for the 'squirrels.' The sympathizers have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and have burned a representation of the Earth. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), opponents, and Thomas Brail are calling for the halt of the highway construction until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920764

18 Jan 2024

Supporters of the 'squirrels,' a group of arborist-climbers, are constructing a symbolic concrete wall near the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, as a protest against the ongoing construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The 'squirrels' are currently on trial at the courthouse for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Sympathizers have gathered to show their support, creating a mock concrete wall where they are painting the message 'A69 won't be built' and burning a representation of the Earth. They aim to protect the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet destroyed. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, NGE/Atosca continues to cut down trees. The opposition group 'La Voie est Libre,' along with Thomas Brail, is calling for the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway project, estimated at EUR512 million in 2018 euros excluding inflation for 54 kilometers, threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920766

18 Jan 2024

Supporters of the 'squirrels' are protesting the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. As the controversial project continues, four arborist-climbers, nicknamed 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil by occupying them. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels.' They have constructed a mock concrete wall where they have painted 'A69 won't be built' and set ablaze a faux globe. The 'squirrels' are striving to safeguard the remaining trees that the public works group NGE/Atosca has not yet demolished. NGE/ATOSCA is cutting down trees even though not all legal procedures have been resolved. 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free'), along with opponents and Thomas Brail, are demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriation processes for farmers have not been finalized. Critics of the project argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for a stretch of 54 kilometers, resulting in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of farmland.

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#6910086

27 Jul 2021

Paan displayed and ready for customers at a paan stall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paan is chewed to sweeten the breath and colour the lip and tongue and also to have some narcotic pleasure. Normally, paan is chewed with lime paste and areca nut or betel nut. Many eat paan mixing it with additional elements such as coriander seed, cinnamon, cardamoms and manifold flavoured dusts.

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#6910088

27 Jul 2021

Paan displayed and ready for customers at a paan stall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paan is chewed to sweeten the breath and colour the lip and tongue and also to have some narcotic pleasure. Normally, paan is chewed with lime paste and areca nut or betel nut. Many eat paan mixing it with additional elements such as coriander seed, cinnamon, cardamoms and manifold flavoured dusts.

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#6910090

27 Jul 2021

Leaves soaking in a bowl of water in preparation for paan at a paan stall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paan is chewed to sweeten the breath and colour the lip and tongue and also to have some narcotic pleasure. Normally, paan is chewed with lime paste and areca nut or betel nut. Many eat paan mixing it with additional elements such as coriander seed, cinnamon, cardamoms and manifold flavoured dusts.

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#6910092

27 Jul 2021

Paan and assorted ingredients at a paan stall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Paan is chewed to sweeten the breath and colour the lip and tongue and also to have some narcotic pleasure. Normally, paan is chewed with lime paste and areca nut or betel nut. Many eat paan mixing it with additional elements such as coriander seed, cinnamon, cardamoms and manifold flavoured dusts.

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