Google is illegaly cutting forest to build data centers

Google has been ordered to halt construction on two datacenters in Finland after clearing over 500 hectares of forest without completing required environmental impact assessments. The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Authority issued the suspension order, giving Google until October 23 to stop preparatory work including tree removal and soil stripping, with potential fines if the company fails to comply. Google acknowledged falling short of its environmental standards and committed to following the authority's guidance while advancing reforestation and biodiversity plans.