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The looming Arctic collapse: more than 40% of north Russian buildings are starting to crumble

Originally published: The looming Arctic collapse: more than 40% of north Russian buildings are starting to crumble on June 28, 2021 by The Barents Observer - Atle Staalesen (more by The looming Arctic collapse: more than 40% of north Russian buildings are starting to crumble) (Posted Jul 06, 2021)

Previously solid ground is quickly degrading. The melting of the permafrost is about to cause huge damage to buildings and infrastructure across the country, Russia’s natural resource minister warns.