Finland: 250,000 trees felled for a Google data center spark controversy
The unauthorised felling of about 250,000 trees for a Google data center in Finland has embarrassed the government, Le Monde reports.
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Finland's regulator LVV asked Google's subsidiary Tuike Finland to halt preparatory work at Muhos and Kajaani. Google says the felling complied with the law and awaits further instructions. A petition calling for stricter data center rules has passed 93,000 signatures. Area estimates vary from about 300 to 330 hectares. Other reports cite about 400,000 trees across two sites. Authorities ordered the pause while environmental assessments proceed.
Source: Le Monde, published on November 3, 2026.