Tag Archives: Environment and nature

Russian nickel producer admits contamination in arctic tundra

A Russian metal company says it improperly pumped sewage into the Arctic tundra and suspended responsible employees. June 28, 2020, 4:24 pm 1 min read MOSCOW – A Russian metalworking company said on Sunday that it improperly pumped sewage into the Arctic tundra and suspended responsible employees. Nornickel’s statement is …

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Increased radioactivity seen in northern Europe; unknown source

Nordic authorities say they detected slightly increased levels of radioactivity in northern Europe this month that, according to Dutch officials, could have come from a source in western Russia and could “indicate damage to a fuel element in a nuclear power plant.” . By JARI TANNER Associated Press June 27, …

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