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Anger in Finland as Google illegally clears around 250,000 trees for datacentre
Google illegally cleared roughly 250,000 trees across 330 hectares near Muhos in northern Finland for a datacentre, stripping away topsoil and leaving muddy ground. The company has been ordered to halt work at two Finnish sites. Residents report brown runoff from the cleared area entering a stream that flows into the Oulujoki River.
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What to know
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The clearance near Muhos covered 330 hectares, with both trees and topsoil removed.
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Google was ordered to stop construction at two sites in Finland.
Why it matters
The case highlights local environmental issues surrounding datacentre construction, including forest clearance and residents’ reports of runoff.
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