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Finland opens criminal probe into Google forest clearing for data center

Finnish police are investigating whether a Google subsidiary cleared forest without completing required environmental assessments.

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  • Finnish police opened a criminal investigation into Google subsidiary Tuike Finland over forest clearing at a planned data center site in Muhos.
  • Authorities allege the company cleared and drained about 330 hectares (815 acres) of forest before required environmental impact assessments were completed.
  • Police said the investigation will examine ambiguities and shortcomings in drainage and water management at the site.
  • Google said it would cooperate with authorities and is responding to enquiries.
  • The probe follows an October 6 order from Finland's environmental regulator directing Google to suspend work at two planned data center locations.
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Alleges Google breached Finnish environmental laws

The Guardian US (Politics): Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site

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The Guardian US reports that Finnish authorities allege Google may have breached environmental laws by clearing forest before required impact assessments were completed.

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Claims Google cleared 400,000 trees

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Natural News claims Google cleared hundreds of hectares and an estimated 400,000 trees across sites before regulators issued a halt order.

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