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Publish date: April 19, 2002
Written by: Frederic Hauge
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In spite of his many ongoing projects, he also showed an interest in our work. On several occasions Thor Heyerdahl contacted the Bellona Foundation to offer his assistance, in particular in connection with Aleksandr Nikitin’s prosecution, about which we corresponded both electronically and by regular mail.
Thor Heyerdahl was an idol to many people. His tireless and fearless fight for his ideas and ideals have inspired and motivated several generations. His death is a great loss to the world at large. Yet, even at the end he showed such strength and motivation, as to create of his demise something larger than a mere departure from an Earthly existence.
Peace be with him.
An accident aboard numerous Volgoneft oil tankers in the Kerch in mid December clearly show what can happen to aged ships when they are operated in bad weather—and when economic and military objectives are prioritized over the lives of crews and environmental safety.
In this news digest, we monitor events that impact the environment in the Russian Arctic. Our focus lies in identifying the factors that contribute to pollution and climate change.
A survey of events in the field of nuclear and radiation safety relating to Russia and Ukraine.
A visit last week by Vladimir Putin and a Kremlin entourage to Astana, Kazakhstan sought in part to put Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, on good footing with local officials.