Russia: economic crisis good for the environment

Environmental conditions in Russia have improved in recent months, as industrial production has fallen due to the economic crisis. Preliminary figures for 1998 show falls of several percent in air, water and other pollution - but the country still has huge environmental problems that receive little attention or investment.


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