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Google is illegaly cutting forest to build data centers

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News reports that construction stop orders were issued at two sites because Google failed to conduct environmental impact assessments.

Key points

  • •Google neglected to conduct environmental impact assessments at two construction sites.
  • •As a result, construction stop orders were issued.
  • •Deforestation associated with data center construction has been pointed out as illegal.
#Regulation, Ethics & Society#Major Players#Semiconductors & Infrastructure#Google
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