Pipeline reprieve & other goings-on

June 10th, 2011
Looking toward snowy, cloud-covered mountains across a verdant valley crossed by river

June 10th came and went in Russia without a signed deal for the proposed Altai Gas Pipeline. Following a month of optimistic Gazprom and government announcements saying the deal would be finalized by today, this past week saw fairly diverse coverage of the issue, with some sources saying it was a sure deal, some naysayers,…

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Save Ukok Coalition

February 17th, 2011

As the proposed Altai Gas Pipeline to China across Altai’s Ukok Plateau looks increasingly likely, a new coalition of Russian, Altaian, and international community groups and scientists has been established! Here’s a press release with all the initial details. Stay tuned for more news about the Coalition’s efforts. Press Release On January 22, the inter-regional…

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