Google cleared 250,000 trees for a Finnish data centre, Guardian reports

Google cleared approximately 250,000 trees at its planned data centre site in Muhos, Finland, before completing the required environmental assessment, leading to a government-ordered halt on land-altering work. The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Authority mandated the stoppage on October 6, 2026, citing noncompliance with environmental laws. Google has apologized and committed to compliance, planning to replant trees on part of the cleared area.