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Russian Indigenous Groups Call on Elon Musk to Boycott Company Behind Arctic Disasters

Mining giant Norilsk Nickel has been linked to several recent environmental disasters in the Arctic.

SPREADING MEGASLUMP

Siberia’s ‘Gateway to the Underworld’ Expands Amid Record-Smashing Heat Wave

The Batagaika crater is growing as climate change melts the permafrost.

Well-Preserved Mammoth Discovered in Russian Arctic as Permafrost Thaws

The surprise archaeological find came during a historically hot summer in Siberia and the Russian Arctic.

at-risk infrastructure

Melting Arctic Permafrost Threatens Russian Energy Firms’ Bottom Line – Morgan Stanley

Companies could feel the impact of climate change in the near future.

In Photos: Disastrous Wildfires Sweep Siberia

The forest fires have covered an area larger than Greece and are emitting black smog that harms nearby populations.

Siberian Wildfires Cover Area Larger Than Greece – Greenpeace

The fires come amid a summer of historic high temperatures and oil spills in Siberia and the Arctic.

Siberia Heat 'Almost Impossible' Without Climate Change

Scientists described the findings as "staggering."

opinion Natalia Paramonova

Will EU Green Deal Force Russia to Clean Up Its Act?

Russia’s inaction on climate issues could lead to new problems in its relationship with the EU.

New Fuel Leak Hits Russia’s Arctic Weeks After Disastrous Diesel Spill

At least 45 tons of jet fuel leaked into the ground from a pipeline owned and operated by Nornickel.

Nearly 300 Wildfires in Siberia Amid Record Warm Weather

Greenpeace Russia said an area greater than the size of Portugal has been impacted by the fires.

Russian Mining Giant Disputes $2Bln Arctic Oil Spill Fine

Nornickel said it would cover the cleanup costs, but is contesting the Russian authorities’ numbers.

LONG HOT SUMMER

Siberia Swelters in the Age of Climate Change

Wildfires are raging and there are signs the permafrost is melting.

EU Carbon Tax Could Cost Russia 33Bln Euros – RBC

KPMG warns leading businesses of higher emissions tariffs.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

Russia Demands $2Bln From Mining Giant Over Arctic Oil Spill

Nornickel requested to cover the costs of the massive cleanup operation.

Russia Breaks Heat Records in First Half of 2020

The country’s weather chief warned of worse to come.

Russian Arctic Sets 'Fantastical' Heat Records: Weather Chief

The head of Russia's weather service says climate change and a change in atmospheric circulation are to blame.

COMPLETELY UNPREPARED

Russia’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan Has No Space for Renewables

Without hydropower, just 0.16% of Russia’s electricity comes from renewable sources.

Arctic Temperatures Hit Record High in Russia Amid Heat Wave

The current record high temperature north of the Arctic Circle was set in Fort Yukon, Alaska, in 1915.

SCORCHING WEATHER

Moscow Breaks 128-Year Heat Record

Temperatures soared to 31.1 degrees Celsius Wednesday.

ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE

Russia Says Has Removed Fuel From River Hit by Arctic Spill

The full clean-up could take years.

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