Massive Oil Spill in The Arctic Region – Russia Declares A Federal Emergency
Published: Jun 11, 2020
Abstract:
A national-level state of emergency has been declared by the Russian President Vladimir Putin in the regions of Norilsk and Taimyr, northern Siberia. The declared state of emergency in these Arctic regions is to bring in the ‘federal resources’ to assist the arduous clean-up efforts following a spill of more than 20,000 tonnes of diesel […]
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