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Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

A painted mark indicates that a London plane tree is set to be cut down in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. Residents have called upon the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to assist in protecting this tree, which is at least 80 years old. Vincent, a GNSA member, is placing a banner that references a French constitutional law, stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The local town hall argues that cutting the tree is simpler as its roots are beginning to damage the concrete. Trees are widely recognized for their ability to combat the urban heat island effect through shade and evapotranspiration. The inhabitants express their fondness for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the increasingly frequent summer heatwaves. They also note that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

Vincent is placing a banner in the London plane tree in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The residents have sought assistance from the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this tree, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging a banner that cites a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to break through the concrete. Trees are known to be effective in combating the urban heat island effect through their shade and evapotranspiration. The inhabitants express their fondness for listening to birds in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

Vincent is climbing a tree wearing a vest with the logo of the NGO GNSA in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. Residents of a small neighborhood have called upon the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to assist in protecting an at least 80-year-old London plane tree from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is placing a banner that highlights a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to do their part to the preservation and the improvement of the environment.'' The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to break through the concrete. Trees are known to be effective in combating the urban heat island effect through their shade and evapotranspiration. The inhabitants express their appreciation for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Alain Pitt

Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

Vincent is placing a banner on the London plane tree in a small neighborhood in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The residents have sought assistance from the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this tree, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging a banner that cites a French constitutional law stating, ''Everybody has the duty to contribute to the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to damage the concrete. Trees are known to combat the urban heat island effect through their shade and evapotranspiration. The locals express their fondness for the birdsong in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the increasingly frequent summer heatwaves. They also mention that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

Toulouse: Action Against The Cutting Of A London Plane Tree

Vincent is placing a banner in the London plane tree in Toulouse, France, on May 2, 2024. The banner proclaims the constitutional law: ''Everybody has the duty to do their part for the preservation and improvement of the environment.'' Residents of a small neighborhood in Toulouse have enlisted the help of the NGO GNSA (National Group of Trees Observation) to protect this London plane, which is at least 80 years old, from being cut down. Vincent, a GNSA member, is hanging a banner to remind everyone of the French constitutional law. The town hall argues that it is simpler to cut the tree down as its roots are starting to break through the concrete. Trees are known to combat the urban heat island effect with their shade and evapotranspiration. The locals express their fondness for hearing birds in the morning and emphasize the tree's importance in cooling the area during the summer and its increasingly frequent heatwaves. They also note that the tree's shade reduces the temperature by nearly 4?C. (Photo by Ala

A69 Motorway Protest - Toulouse

Demonstrators hold a banner reading "Pierre Fabre shareholder, Jean Terlier you let it happen" during a demonstration called by the GNSA, Greenpeace, the La Voie est Libre collective, Extinction Rébellion and several left-wing or environmentalist parties, was declared in the Haute-Garonne prefecture. Against the A69 motorway project linking Toulouse and the town of Castres, in Toulouse, southwestern France, on April 21, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Toulouse: Thousands Of People Demonstrate Against The Decried A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres

A woman is holding a cardboard sign that reads 'Breach of rule of law'. Several thousand people are demonstrating in the streets of Toulouse, France, against the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Political parties, unions, and NGOs, including La Voie est Libre, GNSA, CGT, Sud, Greenpeace, XR, LFI, NPA, Amis de la Terre, and FSU, have called for this day of protest. Several MPs from La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) are participating in the protest, along with elected officials from towns along the planned A69 highway route. Before the march began, dozens of cyclists arrived from Castres on their bicycles. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) and other opponents are demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions regarding the project are made. Expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less. The A69 hig

Toulouse: Thousands Of People Demonstrate Against The Decried A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres

Thousands of people are demonstrating in the streets of Toulouse, France, on April 21, 2024, against the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Political parties, unions, and NGOs, including La Voie est Libre, GNSA, CGT, Sud, Greenpeace, XR, LFI, NPA, Amis de la Terre, and FSU, have called for this day of protest. Several MPs from La France Insoumise and elected officials from towns along the planned A69 highway route are participating in the protest. Before the march began, dozens of cyclists arrived from Castres on their bicycles. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' is leading the opposition, demanding that construction be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not yet 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 co

Toulouse: Thousands Of People Demonstrate Against The Decried A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres

Three women are holding a placard that reads 'A69 and if we change the position'. Several thousand people are demonstrating in the streets of Toulouse, France, against the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Political parties, unions, and NGOs, including La Voie est Libre, GNSA, CGT, Sud, Greenpeace, XR, LFI, NPA, Amis de la Terre, and FSU, have called for this day of protest. Several MPs from La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) are participating in the protest, along with elected officials from towns along the planned A69 highway route. Before the march began, dozens of cyclists arrived from Castres on their bicycles. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) and other opponents are demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions regarding the project are finalized. 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 sig

Toulouse: Thousands Of People Demonstrate Against The Decried A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres

Protesters are holding banners that read 'Yes to the reprofiling of the N126, free and secure' as several thousand people are demonstrating in the streets of Toulouse, France, on April 21, 2024, against the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Political parties, unions, and NGOs, including La Voie est Libre, GNSA, CGT, Sud, Greenpeace, XR, LFI, NPA, Amis de la Terre, and FSU, have called for this day of protest. Several MPs from La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) are participating in the protest, along with elected officials from towns along the planned A69 highway route. Before the march began, dozens of cyclists arrived from Castres on their bicycles. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' is leading the opposition, demanding that 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 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less

Toulouse: Thousands Of People Demonstrate Against The Decried A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres

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