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Google cleared 300 hectares of Finnish forest for a data center, and regulators want answers

Published

6 October 2026

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regulatory

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Cloud Infrastructure

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Finland

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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Google began clearing 300 hectares of Finnish forest for a new AI-focused data center ahead of completing required environmental impact assessments, prompting Finnish regulators to investigate potential violations and consider halting the project.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter environmental scrutiny if your data centre projects involve large land use in regulated countries like Finland. Pause any early clearing steps until local permits and impact studies are fully confirmed.

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