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A dozen French police wounded in clashes with protesters opposing high speed rail project
(www.eureporter.co)
this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2023
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Does anyone know why these French protesters oppose high-speed rail?
Environmental concerns and/or nimby.
This article doesn't bother reporting on the protesters' concern, but there are some good newspapers that do (french).
I assume you can find automatic translation services if needed.
Imagine being a reporter covering a protest and not asking the protesters why they're protesting smh
Cost and environmental impact of the project. Main opposing groups are Soulèvements de la Terre ("Earth Uprisings") and No-TAV ("No the high-speed train").
Source: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2023/06/18/lyon-turin-tunnel-thousands-protest-alpine-rail-project-with-minor-incidents_6033485_114.html