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Finland halts Google data centre construction over forest clearance without environmental assessment

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Where
Muhosresolved to locality64.806, 25.995
When
Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-06 · last update 2026-10-07
Sourcing
9 reports9 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got
localizednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverage

Summary

Finnish authorities have ordered a halt to construction work at two planned Google data centres in Muhos and Kajaani, citing concerns that over 300 hectares of forest were cleared without mandatory environmental impact assessments. The Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV) ordered Tuike Finland, the company representing Google, to suspend all preparatory measures that would significantly alter the environment by 23 October and to provide an explanation by 14 October on how it intends to proceed. The agency is investigating whether the forest clearance violated environmental requirements. Google acknowledged falling short of its own environmental standards and stated it would follow the agency's guidance. The halt affects major construction activities such as tree and topsoil removal, though minor work like planning and soil surveys may continue. The suspension comes after Google announced a €13 billion investment in Finland for data centres and supporting infrastructure.

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