In Grunheide Forest, Germany, police officers have entered to remove activists from the “Stop Tesla” movement protesting the expansion plans for Tesla’s gigafactory, which environmentalists argue is damaging local water reserves. Despite producing nearly 4,000 electric cars per week, Tesla’s expansion plans are on hold due to low demand, aiming to increase production to 1 million vehicles per year on a larger site. In 2023, Tesla was the second-largest EV company globally, with the Model Y from the German factory being the best-selling car worldwide, selling over 1.2 million units.
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Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog in the North of England, covering areas such as Durham, Newcastle, and York, after the warmest weekend of the year. The warning is in effect for over 10 hours, with visibility dropping to 50 meters at times, leading to potential traffic and travel disruptions. Temperatures are also expected to decrease across the country, prompting advice to check road conditions, leave extra journey time, and...
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