Climate changes in the North of Russia: risks and threats
R.KH. Tsalikov
Abstract
The global climate change is topical for Russia since a significant part of its territory is located in the North - in the permafrost zone affected by the climate change especially strong. The global warming gives a rise to new risks for Northern territories and requires an appropriate state's policy. The paper analyzes the risk and threats for the population and economy, and presents the measures how to ensure the safety for the life and economic activity in the North.
