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The article focuses on souring relations between Russia and Western countries and how Russian President Vladimir Putin's isolationism and anti-Western rhetoric may negatively impact Russian science. It states Russian research institutes and universities have started to instruct scientists to gain permission from the Federal Security Services prior to submitting papers or giving talks at scientific conferences. It mentions concerns of foreign-funded foundations they could be placed on a list of undesirable organizations.

The article focuses on an article published in a 2015 issue of "Environmental Research Letters" examining snow measurements from 820 locations across Russia which revealed more moisture was released into the air from the Barents and Kara seas when they were not covered with ice, resulting in higher snowfall levels.

A letter to the editor is presented concerning the use of fossil fuels for 91 percent of Russia's energy need, commenting Russia has taken some small steps to protect natural resources and control pollution, and talks about the need for more investment in renewable energy by Russia to help protect its natural environment.