Radiation, chemical and biological forces tackle two million tonnes of toxic chemical waste with huge mercury stockpile and oil poisons.
Experts have developed a way to zap household waste with a giant microwave reactor, turning it into coke, fuel and gas.
In beach resort of Listvyanka alone, 98 contaminated streams are disgorging sewage and chemical waste into the pristine waters of the world's oldest lake.
As closed city prepares for construction of new reactor, one scientist calls for an inquiry to address environmental concerns of past 50 years.
The Usolyekhimprom facility, disused due to bankruptcy in 2017, is a ‘toxic catastrophe waiting to happen’.
Oil slicks, sewage, industrial waste and rubbish floating sea is harming wildlife and could lead to marine crisis.
Map of shame: Greenpeace highlights junk and debris in dozens of sites across the 'pristine' environment.
The Baikal Pulp and Paper Mill is to be shut down in a victory for environmental campaigners.