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Finnish police probe suspected environmental violations at planned Google data center
Finnish police have opened a criminal investigation into forest clearing and drainage at a planned Google data center site. Authorities say subsidiary Tuike Finland began work before completing a mandatory environmental assessment. Google says it will cooperate with investigators. Regulator LVV has ordered a halt to preparatory work affecting the surface environment at Muhos and another planned site.
What to know
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The Guardian previously reported that about 330 hectares of forest were cleared, with an estimated 250,000 trees felled.
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The project is part of Google's $15 billion AI infrastructure investment plan in Finland, which the company describes as its largest single investment in Europe.
Why it matters
Whether work can resume depends on regulator LVV, highlighting the role of environmental approvals in this AI infrastructure investment.
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