Google AI data center project in Finland probed over 300 hectares of felled forest

Finnish authorities are investigating Google's data center project in Muhos after operator Tuike Finland cleared over 300 hectares of forest — about 420 football fields — without a mandatory environmental impact assessment. Google denies wrongdoing, citing Forestry Act compliance. The project is part of a €13 billion investment in Finland over two years.

• Over 300 hectares of forest cleared, equal to about 420 football fields
• Operator Tuike Finland skipped a mandatory environmental impact assessment
• Google says it complied with the Forestry Act and protected high-value zones
• The project is part of Google's €13 billion investment in Finland