Barren forests, dirty rivers, unbreathable air: Inside an Arctic city's vast pollution problem

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Nov 28, 2021 Barren forests, dirty rivers, unbreathable air: Inside an Arctic city's vast pollution problem Norilsk, a Siberian city of 176,000 that is 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, has long been recognized by environmentalists — and even by the Russian government — as one of the most polluted places on Earth, because of one business: Norilsk Nickel, the world's biggest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a top producer of platinum, cobalt and copper.  Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy