Google’s Finnish Data Centers Were Already In Trouble Over Deforestation, Then The Wolves Came

AI, and the immense amount of computer cooling it demands, is already infamous for its water consumption . Its environmental damage isn’t strictly limited to one element. In fact, two small towns are discovering the cascading effects encapsulating all flora and fauna. Google is currently under investigation from Finnish authorities over illegal deforestation operations to construct data centers. Making matters worse, the environmental collapse has reportedly caused wolves to invade the surrounding villages instead of the responsible parties. Earlier in October, The Guardian reported on demands from Finnish authorities that Google halt construction on two data centers.