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Articles with tag "Environment"

Costly Barbeque

Russian Governor Fined for Barbecue During Wildfire Season

The barbecue was found to have violated laws his government put in place to prevent forest fires.
tough measures

Russian Government Considers Banning Non-Recyclable Plastic

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

Steven Seagal Joins New Pro-Kremlin Party

Seagal, best known for his Hollywood action roles, plans to toughen laws protecting the environment.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Komi Oil Spill May Cost 1 Billion Rubles in Damage – Izvestia

Authorities in the Arctic republic declared an emergency on May 14 after the spill at the Oshskoye field.
close monitoring

Russia to Measure Radioactivity at Sunk Nuclear Sub

The Komsomolets submersible has been leaking radioactive fuel into the Norwegian Sea for more than 30 years.
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.
ecosystem at risk

Northern Russia Oil Spill 4-5x Larger Than Initial Estimates, Officials Say

Environmentalists warn that the oil slick is moving toward the Arctic Ocean and will harm local birds and fish.
polluted north

Russian Authorities Battle to Contain New Arctic Oil Spill

Regional authorities in Far North Russia declare a state of emergency as contaminated waters approach populated areas.
mysterious die-off

Some 170 Endangered Seals Found Dead on Russia's Caspian Coast

Authorities previously reported the death of nearly 300 endangered seals on Dagestan's Caspian shore in December.
where there's smoke...

Wildfire Smoke Blankets Russia’s Third-Largest City

Authorities in Novosibirsk, a city of 1.7 million, have issued a so-called “Black Sky” air quality warning.
environmental violation

Russia Probes Oil Spill in Gulf of Finland

News of the spill comes hours after President Vladimir Putin called for stronger action against polluters in his annual speech.
classified info

Siberian Scientists Block ‘Bombshell’ Pollution Report Ahead of Elections – Reports

“We must not stir up the public with unnecessary questions,” Tayga.info quoted a scientist as saying.
at-risk ecosystem

Russian Eco-Activists Protest Planned Kamchatka Gold Mining

Russian authorities reportedly plan to open a site located near UNESCO-protected Kronotsky Nature Reserve for gold mining.
the dark side

Moscow’s Landmarks Descend Into Darkness for Earth Hour

Thousands of buildings turned off the lights to promote environmental awareness.
blazes on the horizon

Russia Forecasters Warn Over Siberia Forest Fires

Hot and dry weather across the region will lead to more forest fires this year, forecasters said, linking the blazes to climate change. 
early detection

Russia Says Prevented Repeat Arctic Oil Disaster

The May 2020 leak of 21,000 tons of diesel fuel is described as the Arctic’s worst ecological disaster and has been linked to melting permafrost.
'selective' engagement

Russia to Work With U.S. on Climate Change, Envoy Says

The stance marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two powers with increasingly frayed ties.
swan lake

St. Petersburg Ballerina Dances on Ice to Save Local Beach

Ilmira Bagautdinova is one of thousands speaking out against plans to construct a port terminal for grain shipments on Batareinaya Bay.
Virus Evolution

Russian Scientists Probe Prehistoric Viruses Dug From Permafrost

The Siberia-based lab leading the study also developed Russia's second coronavirus vaccine.
‘THE POLLUTER PAYS’

Nornickel Fined Record $2Bln for Arctic Oil Disaster

Court dismisses company’s attempt to cut compensation claim by 85%.
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