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Google Illegally Clears 250,000 Trees for Finnish Data Center

  • Google cleared an estimated 250,000 trees from 815 acres of forest in Muhos, Finland for a data center.
  • The Finnish government ordered Google to stop work at two sites due to unauthorized forest clearing.
  • The clearing has disrupted local wildlife, with wolves reportedly roaming into nearby villages.
  • Google's country manager in Finland has apologized for the unauthorized clearing.
  • Environmental groups and locals are expressing anger and disappointment over the incident.
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