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Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site

Finland investigates clearing of 816 acres of forest for AI datacentre site

By · Published October 30, 2026  16:43 UTC · Updated October 30, 2026  18:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Finland investigates clearing of 816 acres of forest for AI datacentre site
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Google is facing a criminal investigation in Finland over the clearing of 816 acres of forest for a datacentre site. The move has been met with criticism, with concerns over the impact on local wildlife and the environment.

The exact impact of the deforestation on local wildlife, including wolves that have fled into nearby villages, is unclear. Coverage from Al Jazeera and ABC News & Headlines reports the launch of the investigation, but the specifics of the suspected environmental damage are not yet specified.

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What is the extent of the forest clearing?

816 acres of forest were cleared for the datacentre site

What is the suspected environmental damage?

coverage does not yet specify

What is the impact on local power bills?

the facility threatens 40% power bill hikes

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