Google illegally cut down an estimated 250,000 trees in northern Finland to build a data center, sparking national outrage.

First reported Oct 22, 2026, 16:33 UTC

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Google illegally cut down an estimated 250,000 trees in northern Finland to build a data center, sparking national outrage. The company cleared 330 hectares of forest near the town of Muhos without first completing the required environmental impact assessments. Conservationists… — @clashreport (X), Oct 22, 2026, 16:33 UTC

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