Finnish regulator investigates Google's €13 billion data center expansion

The inquiry concerns the removal of 300 hectares of forest, with Finland's Licensing and Supervision Authority requesting reports from local municipalities, according to Data Center Dynamics. Environmental rules are blocking work at two facilities despite Google having secured access to the northern electricity grid, Data Center Knowledge reports.

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• Data Center Dynamics: Google's €13bn data center buildout in Finland under investigation for 300-hectare forest removal

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DCD Data Center Dynamics Google's €13bn data center buildout in Finland under investigation for 300-hectare forest removal 10:15 AM

DCK Data Center Knowledge Permits, Not Power, Halt Google’s Finland Data Centers · Shane Snider 1:33 PM

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