Finland probes Google subsidiary for illegal forest clearing at datacentre site

Finnish police have opened a criminal investigation into Tuike Finland, a Google subsidiary, for allegedly clearing and draining 330 hectares of forest in Muhos before required environmental impact assessments were completed. The case marks a notable enforcement action against a major tech firm under Finnish environmental law, with potential implications for corporate compliance and local sentiment. The investigation is ongoing, and the company's liability and any penalties remain uncertain.

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