Alleged illegal logging at Google data centre sites in Finland under investigation
Authorities say illegal logging may have occurred at two Google data centre construction sites in Muhos and Kajaani, despite pending environmental assessments.
The Finnish Nature Conservation Association reported that logging activities have taken place at Google's new data centre projects in Muhos, North Ostrobothnia, and Kajaani, Kainuu, while the environmental impact assessments are still incomplete. Google denies any wrongdoing. The Finnish Safety and Inspection Authority has opened an investigation into the matter.
Why it matters
It illustrates the clash between major tech infrastructure development and environmental law enforcement in Finland.
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