On May 10, 2024, Tesla’s Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany, was the scene of significant environmental protests. Hundreds of activists gathered at the factory, expressing their disapproval of Tesla’s proposed expansion, which they believe endangers local ecosystems.
The demonstrations escalated as protesters, who had been camping outside the facility for several days, clashed with police and disrupted the factory’s operations. You can see in the video below riot police spraying protesters with pepper spray, as the scenes are nothing but mayhem.
German riot police spray far-left activists in the face with PEPPER SPRAY after they attempted to storm a Tesla factory in Grünheide, Germany.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 10, 2024
The activists employed a range of tactics, from peaceful protests to more direct confrontations, to voice their concerns about the potential environmental impact of enlarging the factory. Despite the upheaval, Tesla defends its expansion plans as essential for meeting increased demand for electric vehicles and advancing its goals for sustainable energy.
Protesters are demonstrating against a company that builds electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Why are these protesters not doing the same for oil and gas companies?
Tesla Giga Berlin under siege by an army of black-clad anarchists. Everyone dressed in black is not a coincidence. The spoiled youth of the coming generations are bored, unsocial, seeking attention, and easily manipulated. They are protesting the greenest company on the planet… pic.twitter.com/OD9T9FyWue
— S.E. Robinson, Jr. (@SERobinsonJr) May 10, 2024