Some local residents have planned a counter-protest at the site on the day of the event to underline their opposition to the factory. But local authorities are still in the process of evaluating the environmental impact of the factory, despite construction being all but done. Last year, work at the Tesla site was temporarily stopped after NGOs requested an injunction to protect the nearby natural habitat of endangered species of lizards and snakes while they were in their winter slumber. Until the survey is completed, final approval cannot be given and production at the factory will not be allowed to begin. In the event that the factory is not approved, the carmaker will be compelled to dismantle the entire works at its own cost.

Source: The Local October 09, 2021 09:22 UTC