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Locals and environment groups in David and Goliath battle over Tesla's Berlin 'Gigafactory'

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Video. Locals in battle over Tesla's Berlin 'Gigafactory'

Updated: 18/04/2021 - 17:04 GMT+2

Environmentalists are deeply concerned about the new facility's water consumption and its impact on wetlands, an important source of biodiversity in the region.

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