Novosibirsk Environmental Concerns Voiced

This document is an FBIS translation of an article originally published in the Novosibirsk newspaper 'Novosibirsk Vecherniy' on February 27, 1995. Written by Yelena Sablina, the article addresses growing environmental and health concerns within the city of Novosibirsk. The author highlights that local specialists, acting under the direction of the Mayoralty's Committee, have compiled maps detailing 'noise' and 'electromagnetic pollution' throughout the city. Medical professionals are cited as being concerned that the city's unfavorable ecological situation is contributing to a rising death rate and increasing cancer statistics, which they attribute to concentrated sources of nonionizing radiation and urban development. Furthermore, the article discusses the geological structure of the city, noting that six main faults in the crystalline rock run through Novosibirsk. The author suggests that these faults are growing, which interests geologists and raises concerns about potential future seismic activity, magnetic storms, or electromagnetic disturbances. The text concludes by noting that while there has been no major event yet, the population should be prepared, as residents are sensitive to the state of natural fields.