Citizens of Chelyabinsk recent days because of smog are forced to breathe hydrogen sulfide, formaldehyde and phenol. As stated by the head of the Ministry of Environment of the region Irina Gladkova, the concentration of the latter in the air exceeded twice.
Most of the impurities found on Gorky Street. The ministry noted that they are formed as a result of the Chelyabinsk electro plant.
Meanwhile, according to the official, the density of smog over the city decreased slightly, but light winds are not able to dispel dangerous haze.
On the eve of Chelyabinsk began collecting signatures for a petition to President Putin. Thus, the townspeople try to draw attention to the environmental state of emergency that occurs in the city. According to weather forecasts, could should dissipate in 3-5 days.
