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Finland is investigating a Google data center site suspected of breaking environmental law.

The Verge •
October 29, 2026 • 02:18 PM
• By Stevie Bonifield
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Reuters reports that Finnish police said the criminal probe will look into “ambiguities and shortcomings in the drainage and water management at the construction site.” Google also reportedly cleared forests around the data center site near Muhos, Finland before completing required environmental impact assessments. [Link: Finland launches criminal probe of suspected environmental damage at Google data centre site | https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/finland-launches-criminal-probe-suspected-environmental-damage-google-data-2026-10-29/ | Reuters]

Finland is investigating a Google data center site suspected of breaking environmental law.

Reuters reports that Finnish police said the criminal probe will look into “ambiguities and shortcomings in the drainage and water management at the construction site.” Google also reportedly cleared forests around the data center site near Muhos, Finland before completing required environmental impact assessments.

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