Pollution and Monitoring in the Arctic

Sorokina, Tatiana

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81253-9_12

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“…There are many other considerable results delivered by the project over the five years of its existence. One of them involved in-depth analysis of legal frameworks regulating Arctic monitoring activities in Russia (Sorokina, 2022) and had identified a number of gaps with regard to fish and bird species – the traditional foods of many Russian Arctic residents (Sorokina, 2019). Particular attention was paid to the Russian Federation’s obligations under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants 2021.…”

Section: Narfu’s Megaprojectmentioning

confidence: 99%

International interdisciplinary Arctic research: Case study of the Russian Arctic biomonitoring mega-grant project

Sorokina,

Zarubina,

Gutenev

et al. 2023

Polar Record

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The Arctic region is commonly seen as a territory of international dialogue and cooperation. This perception is largely due to the science diplomacy efforts that are largely being contributed by universities, scientific centres, research teams and individual scholars. This paper discusses the Arctic science diplomacy initiatives proposed by Russia’s northernmost federal university. Of particular interest is the case of establishing in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation of national biological monitoring network – the initiative supported by the government-funded mega-grant programme. Our analysis suggests that two pillars of science diplomacy – “science for diplomacy” and “diplomacy for science” – can be successfully combined within the framework of one project. Evidence is provided of the pursuit of national interests being not a limiting factor but rather a driver in the process of promoting diplomatic collaborations in science, serving as a third science diplomacy pillar. Significant progress towards ensuring peace and harmony in the Arctic and sustaining international dialogue on science-based responses to global challenges has been achieved through science diplomacy initiatives proposed by Northern (Arctic) Federal University (NArFU). The authors confirm that most effective tools for establishing good neighbourly relations in the Arctic and promoting international cooperation are offered by scientific discussion.

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International interdisciplinary Arctic research: Case study of the Russian Arctic biomonitoring mega-grant project

Sorokina,

Zarubina,

Gutenev

et al. 2023

Polar Record

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“…The Murmansk region, which is part of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, is recognized as an environmentally sensitive territory due to a combination of intensive industrial activity and sensitive ecosystems undergoing long-term recovery [ 33 , 34 , 35 ]. The only mine in which rare earth ores are mined and processed to obtain loparite concentrate in Russia is located on the Kola Peninsula [ 36 ].…”

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Influence of Reagents on Qualitative Indicators of Artificial Anti-Deflationary Phytocenosis on Waste from a Rare Earth Tailing Facility

Krasavtseva

Maksimova

Макаров

2023

Toxics

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This paper presents an assessment of the effect of various reagents on the qualitative indicators of anti-deflationary single-species sowing phytocenosis on enrichment waste from rare earth ores. It has been established that tailings of loparite ores are not suitable for biological reclamation due to low values of hygroscopic moisture (0.54–2.85%) and clay particles (17.6 ± 0.6%) and high content of bioavailable forms of aluminum (504 ± 14 mg/kg). Seeds of red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) were grown on the tailings of loparite ore enrichment with the addition of opoka (O), brucite (B), and vermiculite (V). The quality of the seed cenosis was assessed by the dry biomass of the above-ground parts of the plants and the plant height. A positive effect (one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s HSD test (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01)) of the considered combinations of reagents on the growth of above-ground biomass from 31.5% (V) to 70.3 (V + O), 82.4% (V + B), and 81.8% (V + O+B) and on plant height from 53.8% (V) up to 78.6 (V + O), 83.8% (V + B), and 75.4% (V + O+B) was revealed. The use of a combination of V + O and V + B reagents made it possible to significantly reduce the content of Al (by 19.0% and 52.8%), Sr (by 16.5% and 12.9%), La (by 65.2% and 40.6%), and Ce (by 66.8% and 41.9%) in the aerial part of the sowing phytocenosis compared to control. The results obtained here can become the basis for development of a combined sorption technology for the reclamation of technogenically disturbed lands.

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“…In recent years, the Arctic has become one of the focal points of the global scientific community in terms of assessing the environmental risks associated with the development of its natural resources, which often results in the pollution of environmental objects with various pollutants [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. In the arctic and subarctic areas of Russia, radioactive pollution is a significant factor among the many environmental problems [11,12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Activity Concentrations of Cs-137, Sr-90, Am-241, Pu-238, and Pu-239+240 and an Assessment of Pollution Sources Based on Isotopic Ratio Calculations and the HYSPLIT Model in Tundra Landscapes (Subarctic Zone of Russia)

Puchkov,

Yakovlev

2023

Applied Sciences

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The paper is devoted to the assessment of the content of anthropogenic radionuclides in tundra landscapes of the subarctic zone of Russia. The authors of the article studied the features of accumulation and migration of anthropogenic radionuclides and identified probable sources of their entry into environmental objects. Peat samples were collected on the territory of the Kaninskaya Tundra of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug (Northwest Russia). A total of 46 samples were taken. The following parameters were determined in each peat sample: (1) activity and pollution density of anthropogenic radionuclides; (2) isotopic ratios of anthropogenic radionuclides; (3) activity ratios of each radionuclide for layers 10–20 cm and 0–10 cm. The results of the studies showed that the pollution density of the Nes River basin with the radionuclides Cs-137 and Sr-90 is up to 4.85 × 103 Bq×m−2 and 1.88 × 103 Bq×m−2, respectively, which is 2–5 times higher than the available data for the Kanin tundra, as well as for Russia and the world as a whole. The data obtained for Am-241, Pu-238, and Pu-239+240 showed insignificant activity of these radionuclides and generally correspond to the values for other tundra areas in Russia and the world. It was found that some tundra areas (“peat lowlands”) are characterized by increased radionuclide content due to the process of accumulation and migration along the vertical profile. Calculations of isotope ratios Sr-90/Cs-137, Pu-238/Pu-239+240, Pu-239+240/Cs-137, Am-241/Pu-239+240 and air mass trajectories based on the HYSPLIT model showed that the main sources of anthropogenic radionuclide contamination are global atmospheric fallout and the Chernobyl accident.

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Pollution and Monitoring in the Arctic

Cited by 5 publications

References 49 publications

International interdisciplinary Arctic research: Case study of the Russian Arctic biomonitoring mega-grant project

International interdisciplinary Arctic research: Case study of the Russian Arctic biomonitoring mega-grant project

Influence of Reagents on Qualitative Indicators of Artificial Anti-Deflationary Phytocenosis on Waste from a Rare Earth Tailing Facility

Activity Concentrations of Cs-137, Sr-90, Am-241, Pu-238, and Pu-239+240 and an Assessment of Pollution Sources Based on Isotopic Ratio Calculations and the HYSPLIT Model in Tundra Landscapes (Subarctic Zone of Russia)

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