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Russia's Per-Capita Pollution Hits 155 Kilograms – Analysis

Transportation and industrial activity in Russia released 22.7 million tons of pollutants into the atmosphere last year.

threatened environment

Mining at 'Sacred' Russian Hill Halted After Protests, Clashes

Activists warn that a soda producer's development of the Kushtau hill will destroy a sacred natural landmark.

KHABAROVSK DISPATCH

Salmon Is Disappearing From Russia’s Amur River. It’s Taking Local Tradition With It.

The loss of the staple fish has bolstered anti-Moscow sentiment, with locals blaming federal authorities for supporting commercial fisheries.

Russian Swimmers Complete Eco-Relay Across Lake Baikal

The swimmers hoped to draw attention to pollution of the world's largest freshwater lake.

‘DANGEROUS PRECEDENT’

Russia Sparks Backlash for Allowing Deforestation, Construction Along Lake Baikal

Environmentalists say the law threatens protected natural areas and the lake’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Spreading like wildfire

Russia’s Wildfires Double in Size Within Week – TASS

The situation is most severe in Siberia and the Far East.

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.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

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

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

contaminated supply

Moscow Oil Spill Triggers 1,000-Fold Pollution Surge

The oil slick in the Khimki Reservoir that supplies water to Moscow now covers 22,900 square meters.

ecosystem under attack

Explainer: Russia's Arctic Environmental Disasters

The fast-warming region has been hit by three separate disasters in the span of a month.

Siberian Wildfires Swell Amid Historic Heatwave

Most of the blazes are in a region that saw possibly the hottest-ever temperature above the Arctic Circle this month.

Waste 'Violations'

Russian Mining Giant Admits Waste 'Violations' at Arctic Plant

Journalists claimed the factory deliberately funneled the wastewater into wildlife areas.

contaminated ecosystems

Activists Allege Cover-Up as Toxic Siberian Fuel Spill Reaches Arctic Ocean

Hydrogeologist Georgy Kavanosyan called on the international community to declare the accident a global disaster.

Russia to Clean Up Arctic Oil Spill With ‘Flexible Pipeline’

Greenpeace Russia estimates the amount of damages to Arctic waterways at $1.4 billion.

threats from abroad

Foreign Adversaries Could Use Tundra Oil Spill to Discredit Russia, Security Chief Warns

Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev accused Western powers of seeking to destabilize Russia.

negligence charges

Russian Mayor Charged Over Failure to Contain Arctic Spill

Norilsk Mayor Rinat Akhmetchin faces up to six months in prison if convicted.

Russia Says 'Years' Needed to Clean Up Arctic Spill

The clean-up team has already seen animals and birds apparently killed by the spill.

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