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Articles with tag "Climate change"

GAS LEAK

Russia’s Gazprom Behind Largest Industrial Methane Leak Since 2019 – Bloomberg

The gas giant has admitted a pipeline leak spewed millions of cubic meters of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere earlier in June.
heat wave

Russia Records Second Straight Year of Historic May Heat

Average temperatures from the Volga River to the Pacific Ocean were 4-6 degrees Celsius higher than historic norms.
Net-Zero Region

Russia Seeks to Transform Far North Region Into ‘Carbon-Free Zone’

State corporation Rusnano seeks to test sustainable technologies and systems in Murmansk that can later be expanded nationwide.
PUTIN SPEAKS

In Quotes: Putin Addresses ‘Russia’s Davos’

Vaccines, climate change and Nord Stream 2.
Emission Cuts

Russia Passes First Law to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Russia’s economy must be deeply restructured to catch up with global climate change reforms, Putin’s climate change envoy says.
CLIMATE CHANGE

IMF Warns Russia Not to Underestimate Green Energy Transition

Russia’s Economy Minister blasted the EU’s plans for a carbon border tax as “protectionist.”
earliest thaw

‘Birthplace of Ice’ in Russia’s Arctic Sees Record-Breaking Start to Melting Season

The Laptev Sea plays a crucial role in generating ice coverage for the entire Arctic.
cars of the future

Russian Government Increases Investment for Electric Vehicles

In 20-30 years, everyone in Russian will transition to electric vehicles, the climate adviser says.
tough measures

Russian Government Considers Banning Non-Recyclable Plastic

The government discussed plans at the 9th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg
Permafrost Damage

Melting Permafrost Could Cost Russian Economy $67Bln by 2050

Russian environmental minister warns of grim prognosis at St. Petersburg ecology congress.
GREEN ALUMINUM

With Carbon Border Taxes Looming, Rusal to Spin Off High-Carbon Assets

Deripaska-linked aluminum producer will divest its dirtiest plants as it hopes to tap into a booming green metals market.
joint commitment

Arctic Nations Pledge to Fight Global Warming Despite Rising Tensions

Global warming, untapped resources, new maritime routes and the future of local populations topped the agenda of the meeting in Reykjavik.
'mind-boggling' heat

Russian Arctic Temps Now Hotter Than in Mediterranean

Temperatures in the region are currently 20-24 degrees Celsius higher than normal.
shifting geography

Climate Change to Transform Russia’s Landscape By 2100 – Study

Moscow and St. Petersburg could be surrounded by desert in 80 years, Finnish scientists predict.
transformed landscape

Russia’s Far North Could Be Arable in 20-30 Years As Permafrost Melts – Minister

While large swathes Russia will be opened up to agriculture, experts warn that climate change will result in more volatile weather patterns.
opinion Konstantin Simonov

A Newer, Greener Putin?

Given the current political reality, Russia’s future green policy will likely turn into a corrupt struggle for government funds at the environment's...
opinion Ekaterina Moore

Russia Is Ignoring Climate Change at Its Own Peril

For now, neither Russian business nor the government or society understands the problem of climate change and why they should be doing anything about it...
Climate Emergency

Russia Sees Record High Average Temperatures in 2020: Institute

Russia in 2020 saw record high average temperatures and a record drop of summer ice cover on its Arctic maritime route
going green

Russia to Offer Carbon Credits With Far East Digital Forest Platform – Bloomberg

Russia aims to harness its vast, remote expanses of forest to parry criticism toward its resistance to transition to clean energy.
E-Vans

Ford To Become First Mass Producer of Electric Vehicles in Russia – Kommersant

Joint venture with Sollers will produce electric Ford Transit vans from 2022.
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