What’s the situation at Russia’s nuclear fuel dump in Andreeva Bay?
There is growing concern in nearby Norway about cooperation over the cleanup of Andreeva Bay, in the Barents Sea. Three
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Murmansk wants better nuclear and radiation monitoring on road to Norway
And the Norwegians should pay for it, says Murmansk Deputy Governor Yevgeny Nikora. There should be a radiation control system
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Russia’s weapons tests not a sign of rising tensions, says Norway’s Defence Minister
Norway’s Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen is clear: Our contact is good. We still have a direct line to Russia’s Northern
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Russia’s missing nuclear-powered cruise missile sparks radiation worries
Russia’s missing reactor-powered cruise missile in the Barents Sea obviously causes concerns, says Norway’s Environment Minister, Ola Elvestuen. “We have
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Nuclear fuel loading begins at Russia’s floating power plant
Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant will be thoroughly tested before towing to the north Siberian port of Pevek. Loading
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Northwestern Russia’s oldest reactor to run for another 15 years
Russia’s nuclear watchdog authorises operation until 2033, twice the originally planned lifetime. Environmental NGO Bellona is deeply worried about safety.
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Blog – Walking around Murmansk under the midnight sun
Last week, I recounted my overland journey with thirty-some colleagues from Kirkenes, Norway to Murmansk, Russia. The five-hour road trip
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Finland’s wind power sector is booming
Last year, 153 new turbines were installed in the country, according to the Finnish Wind Power Association. Some 700 turbines
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China opens bids for its first nuclear-powered icebreaker
A powerful nuclear ship could open new waters for China’s Arctic strategy. China National Nuclear Corporation on June 21st said
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Norway keeps eye on Russia’s floating nuclear power plant as it heads for Arctic
The controversial Russian installation will spend the next two weeks along the Norwegian coast. The “Akademik Lomonosov” is followed with
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Cancer rates in Arctic Finland below average
Finland has regional differences when it comes to the incidence of cancer, according to maps charting morbidity from the National
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Russian Ministry of Defense approves new nuclear-powered destroyers
The warships will be more heavily armed than any other surface vessels in the Russian Navy. The Ministry of Defense
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Russian company announces keel laying of nuclear sub for Arctic waters
“Ulyanovsk” will be armed with eight cruise missile launchers and ten torpedo tubes. Sevmash naval yard in Severodvinsk announces the keel laying
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Russia test-fires missile from the Barents Sea hours before Norway’s foreign minister visits
Russian Defense Ministry says their most modern ballistic Bulava missile was launched from a submarine in the Barents Sea on
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Russian activist in exile says Norway’s nuclear waste support is irresponsible
Nadezhda Kutepova was forced to flee Russia after fighting for the rights of the residents in radioactive contaminated villages near
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