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Norilsk, Arctic Russia is world’s largest sulfur dioxide emissions hotspot: report

21 August 2019 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments air pollution, emissions, Greenpeace, NASA, Norilsk, Nornickel, sulfur dioxide

1.9 million tons of sulfur dioxide from the chimneys in Norilsk, a city in Arctic Russia, were blowing over the

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Biggest air-polluter in Barents Region awarded for environmental responsibility

17 March 201717 March 2017 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments emissions, natural resources, Nikel, Norilsk, pollution

Natural Resource Minister Sergei Donskoi praises Norilsk-Nickel for its environmental efforts. Norilsk-Nickel proudly quotes Minister Donskoi on Wednesday after receiving

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Buildings in Arctic Russia could collapse within decades says study

23 January 201723 January 2017 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments climate, George Washington University, housing, Infrastructure, Norilsk, permafrost, Russian Science Foundation, transportation, US Science Foundation

Permafrost thaw will have devastating impact on buildings “A significant (at least 25%) climate-induced reduction in the urban infrastructure stability