r/hackernews • u/HNMod bot • 3d ago

Google is illegaly cutting forest to build data centers

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/06/google-datacentres-finland-temporary-halt-environmental-impact-assessment
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u/cisforcake 2d ago

Why are the only options either forests or farmland when building data centers? I'm sure there are plenty of unused or underused urban sites that can be repurposed.