Russian eco-disaster may dilute calls for softer rules

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• Published: Emerald 2020
• Subjects: Norilsk; norilsk; permafrost
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oxan-db253597; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/OXAN-DB253597/full/xml; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/OXAN-DB253597/full/html

Significance The major argument is whether the Norilsk accident was due to shoddy maintenance or climate change; the conclusions reached will shape future regulatory policy. Impacts The Norilsk disaster raises broader corporate responsibility issues affecting single-industry 'monograd' towns. Disputes about the cause of the oil spill will become politicised as Norilsk Nickel's rivals and opponents seize their moment. Environmental monitoring and enforcement systems will come under more scrutiny, even if swift action is taken only in permafrost regions.