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Climate: can you fight the inevitable?
Massive climate changes on Earth are forcing responsible businesses to rethink their old approaches. From 2021 Nornickel has been publishing open access reports disclosing the measures taken to address climate change. The 2024 Report has been published recently. Curious to check your knowledge?
Tip: You will find all the answers in the 2024 Report.
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Which of these simplified definitions best captures the concept of climate?
Weather is about specific short periods of time: sunny today and rainy tomorrow, while climate refers to a complex of components: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, the cryosphere, and their interactions over several decades. The World Meteorological Organization recommends using a 30-year period.
Weather is about specific short periods of time: sunny today and rainy tomorrow, while climate refers to a complex of components: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, the cryosphere, and their interactions over several decades. The World Meteorological Organization recommends using a 30-year period.
Weather is about specific short periods of time: sunny today and rainy tomorrow, while climate refers to a complex of components: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, the cryosphere, and their interactions over several decades. The World Meteorological Organization recommends using a 30-year period.
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How is Nornickel adapting to climate change?
Nornickel monitors the condition of permafrost foundations in buildings and structures, and assesses the facilities' vulnerability to climate change. The other answers are outside the realm of possibility for now.
Who knows, maybe one day microalgae will provide the ultimate solution, and weather control will be real. Besides, attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are defined as risk mitigation (reducing climate impact) rather than adaptation to climate change.
Nornickel monitors the condition of permafrost foundations in buildings and structures, and assesses the facilities' vulnerability to climate change. The other answers are outside the realm of possibility for now.
Who knows, maybe one day microalgae will provide the ultimate solution, and weather control will be real. Besides, attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are defined as risk mitigation (reducing climate impact) rather than adaptation to climate change.
Nornickel monitors the condition of permafrost foundations in buildings and structures, and assesses the facilities' vulnerability to climate change. The other answers are outside the realm of possibility for now.
Who knows, maybe one day microalgae will provide the ultimate solution, and weather control will be real. Besides, attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are defined as risk mitigation (reducing climate impact) rather than adaptation to climate change.
Nornickel monitors the condition of permafrost foundations in buildings and structures, and assesses the facilities' vulnerability to climate change. The other answers are outside the realm of possibility for now.
Who knows, maybe one day microalgae will provide the ultimate solution, and weather control will be real. Besides, attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are defined as risk mitigation (reducing climate impact) rather than adaptation to climate change.
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In which region where Nornickel operates has the mean annual air temperature shifted from below zero to above zero degrees Celsius over the past 50 years?
Surprise! In the Murmansk region, the mean annual air temperature consistently stays above zero degrees Celsius. Previously, above zero degree mean annual temperatures were recorded only in certain years. As a side note, the warming trend is observed in Norilsk and the Trans-Baikal Territory, too.
Surprise! In the Murmansk region, the mean annual air temperature consistently stays above zero degrees Celsius. Previously, above zero degree mean annual temperatures were recorded only in certain years. As a side note, the warming trend is observed in Norilsk and the Trans-Baikal Territory, too.
Surprise! In the Murmansk region, the mean annual air temperature consistently stays above zero degrees Celsius. Previously, above zero degree mean annual temperatures were recorded only in certain years. As a side note, the warming trend is observed in Norilsk and the Trans-Baikal Territory, too.
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Which of the following methods is used to monitor permafrost?
Nornickel uses a network of boreholes for permafrost monitoring. Drilling a borehole is not enough, though; it is also necessary to measure temperatures at different depths. That's why the boreholes are equipped with thermocouples that send data to the server.
Nornickel uses a network of boreholes for permafrost monitoring. Drilling a borehole is not enough, though; it is also necessary to measure temperatures at different depths. That's why the boreholes are equipped with thermocouples that send data to the server.
Nornickel uses a network of boreholes for permafrost monitoring. Drilling a borehole is not enough, though; it is also necessary to measure temperatures at different depths. That's why the boreholes are equipped with thermocouples that send data to the server.
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Where does Nornickel perform baseline permafrost monitoring?
Nornickel has established a permafrost monitoring system spanning around 8,000 square kilometers from Norilsk to Dudinka, and has identified 11 permafrost sites. They best reflect landscape and geocryological condition variability in the Norilsk Industrial District.
Nornickel has established a permafrost monitoring system spanning around 8,000 square kilometers from Norilsk to Dudinka, and has identified 11 permafrost sites. They best reflect landscape and geocryological condition variability in the Norilsk Industrial District.
Nornickel has established a permafrost monitoring system spanning around 8,000 square kilometers from Norilsk to Dudinka, and has identified 11 permafrost sites. They best reflect landscape and geocryological condition variability in the Norilsk Industrial District.
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How does the Sulfur Program impact climate?
The Sulfur Program will drive significant cuts in sulfur dioxide emissions from the Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant to substantially improve air quality in Norilsk. However, the SO2 removal process with the formation of gypsum leads to higher GHG emissions.
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Which of the following corporate climate scenarios did Nornickel choose as its baseline scenario?
Nornickel chose improved sustainability of palladium as its baseline scenario. The scenario assumes that, as the green economy grows, established industries will continue to play an important role. Palladium acts as a kind of symbol of intelligent evolution, innovations that align with sustainability principles.
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In which of the below listed spheres does Nornickel’s Palladium Technology Center see the greatest potential for Palladium application?
This metal also plays an important role in solar power generation. Palladium chalcogenides are used in photoelements.
Palladium is also utilized in the petrochemical industry to produce aviation gasoline and high-quality diesel fuel.
This metal also plays an important role in solar power generation. Palladium chalcogenides are used in photoelements.
Palladium is also utilized in the petrochemical industry to produce aviation gasoline and high-quality diesel fuel.
This metal also plays an important role in solar power generation. Palladium chalcogenides are used in photoelements.
Palladium is also utilized in the petrochemical industry to produce aviation gasoline and high-quality diesel fuel.
This metal also plays an important role in solar power generation. Palladium chalcogenides are used in photoelements.
Palladium is also utilized in the petrochemical industry to produce aviation gasoline and high-quality diesel fuel.
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Which of the following energy sources are considered renewable?
Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Examples include energy derived from the sun, water, and wind. Nuclear energy, despite its enormous potential, is not renewable. Nuclear energy is generated through the process of uranium fission, and uranium availability on Earth is limited. Enthusiasm is, of course, a source of energy, and it can even be transmitted to others, but that's another story.
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Which of the following industries is a leading consumer of Nornickel’s metals?
Nornickel is a major producer of nickel, palladium, platinum, and copper. Nickel and palladium play significant roles in the automotive industry. Nickel is utilized to make car batteries, while palladium is a key component of catalysts used in internal combustion engine vehicles to reduce exhaust pollutants.
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Which of these metals does Nornickel intend to start mining?
Lithium is one of the most in-demand commodities in the world today, especially in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, gadgets, and industrial energy storage systems. The demand for lithium is steadily increasing, and this trend will likely continue in the coming decades.
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Which of these metals does Nornickel not produce?
Mithril is a fictional metal found in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy writings. In Middle-earth, mithril was used to make strong chain mail and weapons for the legendary heroes. Alas, Nornickel does not have a production license in Middle-earth.
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The belief that global warming is a myth has long been debunked by science. However, some people still believe that nothing can or should be done. It is wrong to think so. The industrial world is more vulnerable than it was during the age of dinosaurs and mammoths. Learn about latest solutions for combating climate change being discussed by the scientific community.
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Global warming is real, but it does not scare you
Indeed, we need not be afraid. We need to take action. Thawing permafrost in the Arctic is one of the biggest threats caused by global warming. At first glance, it may seem that the absence of ice will make things better. However, all industrial buildings and structures, complex manufacturing facilities, infrastructure, and people's homes will be put at risk. Nornickel knows what to do about it.
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You recognize the threat and know how to combat it
It is great that you are able to see the big picture. You understand why reducing the carbon footprint is pivotal in the fight against climate change, and how emerging technologies can help to achieve this goal. Luckily, you are not alone. People all over the world are trying to figure out how to reduce risks and adapt to inevitable changes. Learn what happened at the UN Climate Change Conference in 2024.
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