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Google illegally fells 250,000 trees in Finland for datacentre
Original: ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre
Google has been ordered to halt work at two sites in Finland after cutting down roughly 250,000 trees without legal authorisation to make way for datacentre construction. The case has sparked public anger in Finland, with criticism of the company described as 'pure arrogance'. The country has become a focal point for tech firms' latest expansion push, drawing scrutiny over environmental impacts.
Why now: The scale of the illegal felling and Finland's growing role as a datacentre hub make the ruling and backlash topical.
Evidence
- ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre · The Guardian
Company ordered to stop work at two sites in country, which has found itself at forefront of tech firms’ latest push
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