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Google's forest clearing for data centers in Finland sparks wildlife concerns

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Google has faced backlash in Finland after clearing approximately 1,300 acres of forest for data center expansion without completing required environmental assessments. This action has led to wildlife, including wolves, encroaching on nearby villages, prompting Finnish authorities to issue a stop order on Google's preparatory work. While Google claims it acted in good faith and plans to replant trees, the environmental impact has drawn significant criticism. AI

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RANK_REASON Company's expansion project faces regulatory action and public backlash due to environmental impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Google's forest clearing for data centers in Finland sparks wildlife concerns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua Hong ·

    ‘We had wolves coming into the village’: Google’s destruction of a 1,300-acre forest unleashed the wolfpack in Finland

    “We understand the concerns and have fallen short of our own high standards in this instance,” a Google spokesperson said.

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