Google fells 250,000 trees in Finland; authorities probe environmental law breach

Google has cut down at least 250,000 trees in Finland to build data centers, prompting a Finnish investigation into potential violations of environmental legislation. The company's local spokesperson apologized, but the scale of deforestation and legal exposure remain unclear. This marks a notable regulatory and reputational risk for a major tech firm in a region with strict environmental standards.

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