"road upgrade"

#11069544

12 March 2024

A sign displaying ''trade for purchase'' is being shown outside the Apple Store on the pedestrian street of Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2024. Apple's Trade In program is offering up to 5,950 yuan for an iPhone 15 series phone with an iPhone 11 or a later model.

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#11069545

12 March 2024

A sign displaying ''trade for purchase'' is being shown outside the Apple Store on the pedestrian street of Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China, on March 12, 2024. Apple's Trade In program is offering up to 5,950 yuan for an iPhone 15 series phone with an iPhone 11 or a later model.

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#11041278

2 March 2024

An activist is standing in front of riot police in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'Squirrels') who are living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend) to prevent their cutting. Despite their efforts, and those of MPs like Karen Erodial, they have not succeeded. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now guarding the trees to prevent the 'Ecureuils' from receiving food and water from supporters. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the A69 highway be halted until all legal decisions are finalized, and the expropriations for farmers are unresolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive than the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, destroying over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041304

2 March 2024

Police are currently providing heavy protection to the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone to Defend) in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which called for the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Even MPs, including Karen Erodial, have tried unsuccessfully to provide support. The 'Ecureuils', who are occupying the trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, are being closely guarded by the Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) to prevent the delivery of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of police, CNAMO, is working to remove the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made and issues with the expropriation of farmers' land 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 expensive. They claim that the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, will result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041307

2 March 2024

A member of LVEL is arguing with riot policemen in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. Despite efforts, including those by MPs like Karen Erodial, they have not succeeded. The 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') have taken to the trees to prevent them from being cut down in the path of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to remove all opponents from the ZAD and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent the 'Ecureuils' from receiving food and water from supporters. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are now being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that the expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents 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 would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041317

2 March 2024

Protesters are facing riot police at the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully to pass through. The 'Ecureuils' are occupying trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Despite two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized, and the issue of expropriations for farmers remains unresolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less than the EUR512 million estimated for the A69 highway, which would also destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012765

21 February 2024

''Squirrels'' are currently living in a centuries-old oak tree in the woods of Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 21, 2024, to prevent its cutting for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of the project have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre,' where these ''squirrels'' are occupying trees to hinder their removal. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent sympathizers from supplying food and water to the ''squirrels.'' Despite two days of police efforts, only one ''squirrel'' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) is providing medical supplies to the ''squirrels.'' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by ''squirrels'' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriation of farmers' land is not yet resolved. Project 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 is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012768

21 February 2024

Opponents of the A69 highway project are currently living in huts in the trees in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024, to prevent the cutting of trees for the construction of the planned highway between Toulouse and Castres. They have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) called 'Crem'Arbre,' and are referred to as 'Ecureuils' or 'squirrels.' Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to remove the opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent sympathizers from supplying the 'Ecureuils' with food and water. Despite two days of effort by the police, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a different location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions are made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Project opponents argue that upgrading the existing N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012826

21 February 2024

Opponents to the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres are living in huts called 'Ecureuils' in the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. They are occupying trees to prevent them from being cut down. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. Despite two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) is providing medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012827

21 February 2024

A protester is being arrested by Gendarmes Mobiles in the woods of Saix, Tarn Departement, France, on February 21, 2024, at the site of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of the project have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles, a riot police unit, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. Despite two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees have been occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents 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 would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10941568

26 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - JANUARY 25, 2024: Roadworks in downtown Edmonton, on January 25, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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#10920749

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for blocking the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall where they are painting the slogan 'A69 won't be built' and burning a faux Earth. These activists 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. Opponents of the highway, including 'La Voie est Libre' and Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. They argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much more cost-effective. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatening over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920756

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for having blocked the cutting of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall with the message 'A69 won't be built' and burned a fake Earth in demonstration. The 'squirrels' aim to protect the remaining trees not yet destroyed by the public works group NGE/Atosca, who are cutting trees despite unresolved legal procedures. Opponents, including Thomas Brail and the group 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free), are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been settled. They 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, with an estimated cost of EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#10920776

18 January 2024

Arborist-climbers, known as 'squirrels,' are currently on trial at the courthouse in Toulouse, France, on January 17, 2024, for obstructing the felling of trees near Verfeuil in protest against the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Supporters have gathered to back the 'squirrels' and have constructed a mock concrete wall with the message 'A69 won't be built' painted on it, as well as burning a symbolic representation of the Earth. These activists 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. 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free), along with opponents including Thomas Brail, are calling for a halt to the highway construction until all judicial decisions are finalized, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Critics of the project argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient to handle 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 agricultural land.

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#10920762

18 January 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 January 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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