Chernova and other researchers from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science and Gorno-Altaisk State University are studying the hydroclimatic conditions of the protected areas in Russian Altai. The Russian part of Altai is a region with unique landscapes which attracts tourists from all over the world. The regional natural heritage has a high…
Category: social impacts
Between two extremes: temperature shocks and violence in Russia
Whilst global climate science states that an increase in frequency of extremely hot or cold days is one of the most challenging impacts of climate change, the impact of extreme temperature on human health remains understudied (IPCC, 2018). Researchers based at IOS, Leibniz and NOVA SBE, Portugal examined social costs of climate change in Russia,…
Russian Climate Research 