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#13354120

21 February 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354121

21 February 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354122

21 February 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13354123

21 February 2026

Illegal dumping of clothing and other waste occurs in the Gerland district of Lyon, France, on February 21, 2026.

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#13264453

1 February 2026

People burn scraped wire to extract copper on the banks of the river Jhelum, covered in snow, in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on February 1, 2026.

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#11885896

21 December 2024

A no fireworks sign is at Kaufinger Strasse in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on December 21, 2024.

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#11885897

21 December 2024

A no fireworks sign is at Kaufinger Strasse in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on December 21, 2024.

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#11885900

21 December 2024

A no fireworks sign is at Kaufinger Strasse in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on December 21, 2024.

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#11885902

21 December 2024

A no fireworks sign is at Stachus in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on December 21, 2024

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#11096588

25 March 2024

People are applauding the 'Ecureuils' who lived in the trees for 37 days to block their illegal cutting for the planned A69 highway. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend) are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't 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 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#11004725

18 February 2024

Karen Erodi, an MP, is walking near the railroad after being blocked by riot police from accessing the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024. In these woods, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre.' Activists, referred to as 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels'), are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block their supplies of food and water from sympathizers. Despite it being illegal to block an MP in France, Karen Erodi has attempted to enter the ZAD but was unsuccessful due to the blockade by the Gendarmes Mobiles. The riot police have also intervened several times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling 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 result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11004726

18 February 2024

Gendarmerie Mobile are standing guard in the woods of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD to block access to it. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' and individuals called 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmerie Mobile (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block their supplies of food and water from sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD but was blocked by the Gendarmerie Mobile, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police have also intervened several times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 reprofiling 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 result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. In Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024.

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#11004727

18 February 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are standing guard near the ZAD (Zone To Defend) to block its access in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre,' and individuals nicknamed 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block their supplies of food and water from sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD but was blocked by the Gendarmes Mobiles, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police have also intervened several times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been settled. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11004728

18 February 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are blocking the entrance to the ZAD and the woods occupied by individuals known as 'Ecureuils' near a sign that reads 'Pierre Fabre road'. Pierre Fabre, an entrepreneur, is one of the main backers of the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 17, 2024, opponents of this project have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the delivery of supplies such as food and water by sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD, which is being blocked by the Gendarmes Mobiles, without success, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police, Gendarmerie Mobile, have intervened multiple times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions regarding the dispute are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11004729

18 February 2024

Activists are standing amid clouds of tear gas in the woods of Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre,' and individuals nicknamed 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) are living in the 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 occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block their supplies of food and water from sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD but was blocked by the Gendarmes Mobiles, despite it being illegal to block a Member of Parliament in France. The riot police have also intervened several times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been settled. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11004730

18 February 2024

The Gendarmerie Mobile is currently blocking one of the entrances to the ZAD and access to the woods where 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are occupying the trees. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to prevent the project from moving forward. The 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to stop them from being cut down. The Gendarmerie Mobile has intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and is now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the delivery of supplies such as food and water by sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD but was blocked by the Gendarmerie Mobile, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police have also intervened several times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private land. The main 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 finalized. Opponents argue that reprofiling 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 result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024.

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