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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10:19
air pollution, emissions, Greenpeace, NASA, Norilsk, Nornickel, sulfur dioxide
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017 at 19:04 — Last Updated: Friday, March 17, 2017 at 20:02
emissions, natural resources, Nikel, Norilsk, pollution
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, January 23, 2017 at 14:11 — Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2017 at 14:13
climate, George Washington University, housing, Infrastructure, Norilsk, permafrost, Russian Science Foundation, transportation, US Science Foundation
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Permafrost thaw will have devastating impact on buildings “A significant (at least 25%) climate-induced reduction in the urban infrastructure stability