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hibernating flames

‘Zombie’ Wildfires Threaten Arctic Russia, Scientists Warn

Embers from last year's wildfires stored deep in organic soils could re-ignite due to this year's historically dry, warm winter.

Arctic Likely to See Ice-Free Summers Despite Climate Action, Study Says

“A winter ice-free event would be catastrophic,” researchers said.

DRAMATIC SHIFTS

Russia’s Leading Climate Change Expert Gives Sober Prognosis

Russia is set to experience huge temperature increases and extreme weather events, but there will also be opportunities.

Baby Seal Rescued in Baltic Sea

An adorable orphaned baby seal is getting a second chance at life as her natural habitat is quickly disappearing.

Curbing emissions

Is Russia Finally Waking Up to Climate Change?

Russia is the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases but has so far failed to adopt meaningful reduction targets.

Polar Bear Cannibalism On the Rise in Russia’s Arctic, Scientists Say

Growing human activity and development in the region has shrunk the animals' hunting grounds.

Putin’s Top Climate Adviser Calls for Urgent Climate Action

Ruslan Edelgeriev warned of “serious problems” if Russia's current rates of fossil fuel reduction don’t change.

Transforming the landscape

Climate Change Is Moving Russia's Taiga North, Scientists Warn

The current developments in the Arctic have not been seen for the past 7,000 years, one scientist said.

Russia Experiences Hottest January in Recorded History

Cities all over the country recorded their warmest temperatures in recorded history.

SNOWFLAKE FUTURE

Russia Steps into Oil-Free Future With New Arctic Research Station

The Snowflake research station will be fully fueled by hydrogen and is being built as Russia prepares to take over the chair of the Arctic Council.

threats to humanity

Russians See Pollution as a Greater Threat Than Terrorism – Poll

Two-thirds of Russian respondents also said they believe that global warming is caused by human activity.

CLIMATE WARNING

Climate Change Threatens Russia’s Economic Growth, Watchdog Warns

Audit Chamber warns Russia will not hit targets to increase life expectancy and boost economy unless country addresses climate change.

'reactive' response

Slow Climate Action May See Warming Do Russia More Harm Than Good

Climate change experts say the government isn't taking enough real steps to fight climate change – even as its effects are becoming more apparent.

Shifting strategy

Russia Plans to ‘Adapt’ to Climate Change

The government's plan of action signals its acknowledgement of climate change as a problem.

fridays for future

Russian Climate Activist Jailed After Greta Thunberg-Led Protest

Makichyan, 24, was given 6 days administrative arrest for a picket against climate change.

FOREIGN INTERFERENCE

Russia’s Green Energy Industry Fights Ban on Foreign Companies

Proposed ban on foreign companies building renewable energy infrastructure would be “extremely negative” for Russia’s green energy hopes.

Putin Says Zero-Carbon Energy Will ‘Send Us Baсk to Caves’

The Russian president says civilization needs to consume hydrocarbons, nuclear energy and hydropower to survive.

Climate Change to Inflict Multi-Billion Dollar Damage on Russian Economy

New report says the Russian government is doing little to protect Russia from a climate disaster.

Ice Between Russia and Alaska Is At Record Lows, Scientists Warn

Arctic sea ice minimum in 2019 is tied for the second-lowest in recorded history, researchers say.

How Does a Powerful Russian Lobby Plan to Halt Climate Change? With Coal, Oil and Gas

If Russia is to move away from a carbon-based economy, experts say it will take external pressure. For now, though, there is none.

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