Finland is investigating a Google data center site suspected of breaking environmental law.

Reuters reports that Finnish police said the criminal probe will look into “ambiguities and shortcomings in the drainage and water management at the construction site.” Google also reportedly cleared forests around the data center site near Muhos, Finland before completing required environmental impact assessments.

Finland is investigating a Google data center site suspected of breaking environmental law.

TL;DR

  • Finland is investigating Google for suspected environmental law violations at a data center site.
  • The criminal probe will focus on drainage and water management at the construction site.
  • Google allegedly cleared forests before completing required environmental impact assessments.
  • The data center site is located near Muhos, Finland.