The Arctic as a resource base
What’s wrong with Russia’s official documents on the Arctic.
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Publish date: April 25, 2006
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According to the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations, a leak in a pipeline resulted in a spill close to an abandoned factory, and that parts of the oil ran into the Ukhta river. The other leak stemmed from oil tanks belonging to a local machine building company, BarentsObserver reported. More than 20 people are working on the cleanup of the river and its shore. The polluted territory is about 400 square metres.
What’s wrong with Russia’s official documents on the Arctic.
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