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Satellite image analysis shows 329 hectares of forest cleared during development of factory in Germany

The development of a Tesla gigafactory near Berlin has resulted in about 500,000 trees being felled, according to satellite analysis.

The building of the German factory has been highly controversial and attracted significant protests, as well as prompting a debate about the trade-offs involved in developing a green economy.

Elon Musk, Tesla’s owner, has criticised local police for letting off “leftwing protesters”.

Satellite images show 329 hectares (813 acres) of forest were cut down at the site between March 2020 and May 2023, according to the environmental intelligence company Kayrros. That is equivalent to approximately 500,000 trees.

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[–] jagermo 207 points 3 weeks ago (13 children)

Just one thing: these were a monoculture plantation, which would have been felled anyway. Not a natural wood.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 82 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

That's very important information

[–] Bgugi@lemmy.world 45 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not even a "yes, but..."

"Tesla builds factory on farm" is the kind of hard-hitting journalism we need.

[–] aniki@lemmings.world 29 points 3 weeks ago

This is a total non-story...

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