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

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.

  • CosmoNova@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    4 months ago

    My assumption is that they identified an area ready for harvest

    I admire your ability to just believe. I really do.

    • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      4 months ago

      It’s believable, because of greed, no rich guy is throwing free money away…

      • CosmoNova@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        4 months ago

        Tell me how much did he spend on Xitter again? Are you sure you know who we‘re dealing with?

        • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          He didn’t mean to actually buy Twitter, he fucked up because of his ego and couldn’t get out of it without getting sued to oblivion.

          • CosmoNova@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            4 months ago

            And that sounds like a guy who carefully plans his gigafactory around every tree to get the most buck for his bark to you?