From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 1m 10s
Finland Orders Google to Suspend Data Centers
Finland demands Google halt data center projects after contractors clear protected forests without permits.
In brief
Finland demands Google halt data center projects after contractors clear protected forests without permits. Finland has ordered Google to suspend its data center projects in Muhos and Kajaani after contractors cleared 330 hectares of protected forests without environmental approval. Originally reported by Futurism.
Finnish authorities angry
Finish environmental authorities are furious after Google contractors chopped 330 hectares of government-protected forests without a permit.
LVV demands immediate suspension
The Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV) ordered Google’s contractor to immediately suspend all preparatory measures for data centers in Muhos and Kajaani.
330 hectares cleared without approval
LVV accuses Google’s contractor of clear-cutting 330 hectares in Muhos without completing a mandatory environmental impact assessment.
Google admits mistake
Google spokesperson Sondre Ronander admitted the company messed up, saying they fell short of their own high standards in this instance.
Environmental damage confirmed
LVV head Tommi Muilu confirmed Google stripped topsoil, built roads, and altered ditches in the forests.
Google faces deadline
Google has less than a week to explain its actions to Finnish officials after the environmental review begins.
Here's the gist
Finland has ordered Google to suspend its data center projects in Muhos and Kajaani after contractors cleared 330 hectares of protected forests without environmental approval.
