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Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into Tuike Finland, a Google subsidiary, for allegedly deforesting an area for a data center without completing required environmental assessments. Activists claim 400,000 trees were cut down in Muhos. Authorities reported that 330 hectares were affected, raising concerns about drainage and water management. Finland is attractive for tech companies due to its geopolitical stability and low temperatures. Google has been asked to halt work at two sites until environmental evaluations are completed. The situation has sparked national debate on the impact of data centers on communities and the environment, with over 93,000 signatures on a petition for stricter regulations. Experts argue that these centers provide limited local jobs and minimal national benefits.