The law "On Permafrost in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District" has entered into force. The document sets out key requirements for the protection of permafrost and mandatory geocryological monitoring in the district, the Yamal-Arctic channel on Telegram reported.
"Almost all of Yamal is permafrost territory. Our task is to prevent or minimize possible risks, including those caused by abnormal climate changes," the telegram channel quotes Alexey Sitnikov, head of the Committee on Ecology, Industry and Housing of the Yamal Legislative Assembly.
According to scientists, permafrost will degrade significantly after 50 years, which can lead to the destruction of capital buildings. The risk zone includes Noyabrsk, Gubkinsky, Muravlenko and Nadym.
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