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Tom's Hardware October 30, 2026 By Mark Tyson neutral

Google hit with criminal probe over unapproved AI data center deforestation — 816 acres of forest destroyed in Finland as wolves flee into local villages, facility threatens 40% power bill hikes

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A criminal investigation into the environmental damage caused by Google’s Finnish subsidiary has been launched.
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