There's no way in Hell Russia can even afford to fix all the leaks and even if they could, repairs would be well nigh impossible in certain parts of the country, or if performed, would not hold through one change of seasons.
Ask any pipeline worker how long a repair lasts in climates where 50 below zero is normal.
This almost makes the point that just maybe drilling and pipelines in the Arctic are not a great idea!
These wells and pipeline need to be shut down if they cannot be maintained without creating destructive climate change emissions.
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