"Waste Problem"

#12372272

16 May 2025

The A69 construction site is near Maurens-Scopont in Tarn, France, when one looks towards Toulouse. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), which opposes the project, wants the building of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will suffice for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#12372288

16 May 2025

A protected standalone tree is on a construction site for the A69 highway. Before the works begin, this tree is on a meadow. After the Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They state they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca claims all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents, want the building of the highway to stop until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372292

16 May 2025

Garbage is left by Atosca/NGE very near a protected creek on the A69 construction site. The placard is put here by Atosca/NGE. After the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse to suspend all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres, NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to let the works continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69. They state they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372293

16 May 2025

Levelling works are not close to being finished near the town of Cuq-Toulza, Tarn. The Administrative Court of Toulouse suspends all works on the A69 highway project between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the appeal process. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, aiming to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all levelling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the levelling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Several problems, such as water evacuation and protection of species, plague the work. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents of the project, want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions are made. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12372295

16 May 2025

A detail on one of the A69 construction sites between Toulouse and Castres. The Administrative Court of Toulouse decides to suspend all works on the A69 project highway between Toulouse and Castres. NGE/Atosca files an appeal against this decision and asks the Court to allow the works to continue during the time the appeal is judged. Two senators and two MPs from the Tarn department propose a retroactive law to authorize the building of the A69, stating they want to bypass the decision of the Administrative Court of Toulouse. Atosca states that all leveling works have begun and that more than 70% of highway structures are completed. However, the leveling works and highway structures do not match the numbers given by Atosca. Additionally, several problems plague the work, such as water evacuation and protection of species. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free'), opponents, want the building of the highway to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway costs EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Toulouse, France, on May 15, 2025.

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#12347688

9 May 2025

In Serpong, Banten, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025, a drone captures a view of the mountain of garbage at the South Tangerang Garbage dump site, which reaches a height of up to 20 meters and pollutes the Cisadane River beside the site.

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#12347689

9 May 2025

In Serpong, Banten, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025, a drone captures a view of the mountain of garbage at the South Tangerang Garbage dump site, which reaches a height of up to 20 meters and pollutes the Cisadane River beside the site.

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#12347690

9 May 2025

In Serpong, Banten, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025, a drone captures a view of the mountain of garbage at the South Tangerang Garbage dump site, which reaches a height of up to 20 meters and pollutes the Cisadane River beside the site.

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#12347691

9 May 2025

In Serpong, Banten, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025, a drone captures a view of the mountain of garbage at the South Tangerang Garbage dump site, which reaches a height of up to 20 meters and pollutes the Cisadane River beside the site.

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9 May 2025

In Serpong, Banten, Indonesia, on May 9, 2025, a drone captures a view of the mountain of garbage at the South Tangerang Garbage dump site, which reaches a height of up to 20 meters and pollutes the Cisadane River beside the site.

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#12184274

22 Mar 2025

In this street scene in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 22, 2025, two dogs interact in the middle of a neglected alleyway lined with trash, construction debris, and makeshift fencing. A silver Kia car with two helmets placed on its hood is parked amidst the clutter. In the background, modern architecture looms, highlighting the stark contrast between the city's ongoing development and its overlooked corners. The image portrays the dual realities of urban progress and social neglect coexisting side by side.

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#12179159

21 Mar 2025

A pile of discarded plastic bottles and aluminum cans accumulates at the base of a tree beside a roadside in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 20, 2025. A motorbike with an attached storage box is parked nearby. In the background, a highway with a cyclist passing by and industrial buildings surrounded by greenery highlights the contrast between urban development and environmental pollution.

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#12171252

18 Mar 2025

An elderly mechanic repairs electrical and mechanical components in an outdoor workspace in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025. Surrounded by tools, wires, and spare parts, he meticulously sorts through a metal pot filled with small hardware pieces.

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#12171253

18 Mar 2025

A mechanic in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025, focuses on repairing an electrical component at an outdoor workspace. The area is full of tools, fans, wires, and household appliances, reflecting the versatility of small-scale repair businesses in Vietnam. A red generator sits in the background.

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#12061415

16 Feb 2025

People walk on a garbage dump that sprawls across what used to be the Firas market due to the inability to access the usual rubbish tip located near the border between the eastern Gaza Strip and Israel in Gaza City, on February 16, 2025.

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#12029728

8 Feb 2025

Wild elephants leave a garbage dump after eating waste food in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on February 7, 2024. In Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a large garbage dump becomes a place where both animals and people gather. The government collects garbage from houses and brings it here. Workers burn the trash, creating thick smoke, but the dump remains full of activity. Elephants, cows, dogs, birds, crows, and even people come to this place, each searching for something. The elephants are a sad sight. They come looking for food but end up eating harmful things like plastic, rotten food, and other waste. This makes them very sick and can even kill them. Other animals, like stray dogs, cows, and birds, also pick through the garbage, trying to find scraps to eat. Among the animals, a man walks through the trash, collecting empty beer cans to sell. It is how he makes a living, but it is risky. He has to share the space with large elephants and other animals, and the burning garbage creates a smoky, unhealthy environment. This dump shows the problems caused by poor waste management. Burning trash pollutes the air, and the open garbage attracts animals. Wild elephants, which should be in forests, are forced to eat waste, while people face health and safety risks. To fix this, better solutions are needed. Sorting and recycling garbage can reduce the amount dumped here. Burning trash should stop, and proper waste disposal methods should be used instead. Forests must be protected so elephants and other animals have food and space in their natural habitats. Communities also need to learn about safe waste handling and how to live peacefully with wildlife. This garbage dump is a reminder of how badly nature is being treated. It is time to take action to protect the environment, wildlife, and the people who live near these places. Together, a cleaner and safer future can be created.

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