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German protesters claim Tesla is 'stealing our water'

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Demonstrators hold anti-Tesla posters during a protest against plans by U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla to build its first European factory and design center in Gruenheide near Berlin. (REUTERS)
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RIHAM ALKOUSAA
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Reuters
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January 18, 2020 07:23 PM

BERLIN -- Around 250 Germans on Saturday protested in the outskirts of Berlin where U.S. electric automaker Tesla Inc. is planning to build a gigafactory, saying its construction will endanger water supply and wildlife in the area.

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