Putin refused to discuss the Chelyabinsk stink

Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to listen to complaints about odors from the metallurgical production in Chelyabinsk. It is reported by Reuters.

The Head of State broke the Chelyabinsk Region Governor Mikhail Yurevich, who said that "the population is outraged," "very unpleasant" smell which is the result of the work of Chelyabinsk electro plant (CEMP), the largest independent producer of ferroalloys in Russia, as well as the "daughter" of "Mechel" - Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant.

Putin responded by saying that the environmental situation in Chelyabinsk, according to him, is normal. "Technical supervision carried out, in my opinion, there is work and come to a conclusion," - said Putin. "We are here on the contrary believe ..." - tried to argue Yurevich, but the president interrupted him: "Do you think anything you like. Should be guided by the relevant regulations and generally accepted standards. " Return to this issue later, Putin promised.

June 27, 2013 the Ministry of radiation and environmental safety of the Chelyabinsk region reported that the residents of the city were more likely to complain of CEMP. "High air pollution in Chelyabinsk - is one of the major environmental problems in our area. Most problematic object - it Elektrometallurgical Plant. Complaints about the emissions of this company are constantly, but especially with the onset of summer and hot days. This year, the same thing happens, "- said the Minister for svoeschanii radiation and environmental safety Alexander Galichin.

Deputy Director General for Environmental Supervision CHEMK Nikolay Akimov assured that the company is spending billions of rubles for environmental activities and meets all necessary requirements to reduce emissions of harmful substances. Also, representatives of metallurgical enterprises stated that the city authorities are trying under the pretext of fighting for the environment to make the industrial production of the city to get the territory of the plant at its disposal.

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