https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-ordered-to-halt-work-on-two-data-centers-in-texas-of-europeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-ordered-to-halt-work-on-two-data-centers-in-texas-of-europehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-ordered-to-halt-work-on-two-data-centers-in-texas-of-europe#u113479Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:01:24 +0000Finland has ordered Google to suspend construction-related work on two planned data center sites in Muhos and Kajaani. The Licensing and Supervision Agency issued the suspension due to environmental concerns, following reports that contractors cleared trees before a mandatory environmental impact assessment. The affected area reportedly spans 420 football fields of Finnish forest. Google has admitted concerns and stated it plans to advance biodiversity initiatives, including tree plantings, in response to the regulatory action.Why it mattersFinland has emerged as a key European hub for data ce