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Google Illegally Fells 250,000 Trees in Finland for Datacentre, Sparking Outrage

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Google Illegally Fells 250,000 Trees in Finland for Datacentre, Sparking Outrage

Here is what the page “Google Illegally Fells 250,000 Trees in Finland for Datacentre, Sparking Outrage” contains. Google has been ordered to halt work at two sites in Finland after illegally clearing an estimated 250,000 trees across 330 hectares near Muhos in northern Finland. The company removed not only the trees but also the topsoil, leaving a muddy expanse that residents say is causing brown runoff into a stream feeding the Oulujoki River. Finland, known for its vast forests and strong environmental protections, has become a focal point for tech companies seeking cool climates and renewable energy for datacentres.

The incident has drawn sharp criticism, with locals calling the action 'pure arrogance' and questioning the balance between economic development and environmental preservation. Google has not commented on the violation, but the order to stop work underscores the growing tension between Big Tech's infrastructure needs and local communities' rights. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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