Earlier this month, Russia9s prosecutor9s office demanded that the environment ministry take steps to increase the accuracy of weather forecasts in light of a changing climate. The new charge reflects a sea change in Russia9s views about climate change and how the nation must respond. Until recently, tackling climate change was a low priority for the federal government. One reason is complacence, because Russia9s greenhouse gas emissions have already plummeted since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Another is political: Russia9s economy depends heavily on pumping oil and gas out of the ground. But in August, Moscow city released a draft climate change adaptation plan, and other regions are working on their own plans. Still, although Russia is bracing for climate change, it has shown little desire to rein in carbon emissions.

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俄罗斯加强对气候变化的防御

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