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State of emergency in Norilsk after 20,000 tons of diesel leaks into Arctic river system

2 Jun 2020

Norilsk, Krasnoyarskiy, Russia

The exact reason of the leak is yet to be established, but a statement from Norilsk Nickel company, which operates the site suggests it could have been caused - worryingly - by collapsing permafrost.

Siberia Times

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