Finland orders work halted on two planned Google data centres

Finland has ordered a halt to work on two planned Google data centres following concerns over forest clearance, BBC News reports.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

Finland has ordered work to stop on two planned Google data centres, according to BBC News.

The order follows concerns about forest clearance associated with the projects.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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