TechFinland opens criminal investigation into Google forest clearing for data centre

Finnish police are investigating whether Google subsidiary Tuike Finland breached environmental laws by clearing and draining 330 hectares of forest near Muhos before required impact assessments were completed. Authorities had already ordered work suspended at sites in Muhos and Otanmäki. Campaigners estimate 250,000 trees were felled in Muhos.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-29 14:51Original