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I’m curious what Finland thought Google was going to do with the 815 acres of forest they sold them? Like, there was zero chance Google bought it in order to keep it a forest. It sounds to me like Finland failed here too and can’t pass it all off on Google.
different branches of government, some people who are angry are just regular citizens, and some of the anger is directed at not following proper legal procedure (which may have saved the forests)
The Finnish government, which has presided over deep spending cuts, has encouraged the investment. Last month, when the Google plans were announced, the country’s prime minister, Petteri Orpo, said attracting investment was a “top priority” and “the value of the data economy extends far beyond direct investment”. He said the Google deal would “deliver lasting benefits for both parties”.
Sounds like the government was 100% on board with this.
Lots of companies buy land to use as false “carbon offsets”. Basically, “we prevent this forest from getting logged so it counts against the emissions we produce”
I wish that wasn’t allowed
Then Finland needs to change its laws so that it isn’t allowed.
They bought the vast land area and they just started to cut it, just like that,” she said. “It’s pure arrogance and it’s amazing.”
And they’ll get fined $Profits - x where x < profits
And be happy.
Cartoonish villainy.
Fuck google.
Man, I wonder if Polish Tree Law is as unforgiving as it is in other parts of the world. Google might not bother with the datacenter any more if they end up needing to pay for reforestation.
It sounds like the government knew exactly what was going to happen with the land and approved if of it.
See this comment: https://lemmy.world/comment/26468775
Jesus fucking Christ.
I have no hope that these billionaire scumbags will ever face any real justice.
