https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/finland-launches-criminal-investigation-into-google-s-clearing-of-forest-for-datacentre-siteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/finland-launches-criminal-investigation-into-google-s-clearing-of-forest-for-datacentre-sitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/finland-launches-criminal-investigation-into-google-s-clearing-of-forest-for-datacentre-site#u174286Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:26:35 +0000Finnish authorities have opened a criminal investigation into Alphabet unit Google over suspected environmental damage and legal breaches during land clearance for a massive data centre project in northern Finland. Police launched the preliminary probe following heavy tree felling and local disturbances, while authorities told the tech giant to halt site work on the expansion. Investigators cite ambiguities and deficiencies in drainage and suspect the company bypassed required environmental impact assessments.Why it mattersThe investigation centers on a massive data center development project