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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

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Briefings

Finland halted work on two planned Google data centres due to concerns regarding forest clearance. This decision came after the company faced scrutiny over environmental impacts during construction. The order was issued on October 6, 2026, and affects projects that were previously scheduled to proceed.

Key points

• Finland ordered a complete stop on construction for two specific Google data centre projects.
• The halt was triggered by concerns over the clearing of forests for the sites.

Context

Google faced environmental scrutiny regarding its data centre operations, leading to regulatory or stakeholder pressure that resulted in the Finnish government's decision to pause construction on two sites.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the single sentence stating the halt was due to forest clearance concerns. No specific dates for the halt, names of the two data centres, or details of the forest clearing are provided in the source.

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