Breaking News: Why Are Russia's Wildfires Getting Worse? - Silicon Curtain

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Edition No174 | 30-06-2025 - Today we go into a catastrophe unfolding right now, and in fact for a few months, that is largely unnoticed —far from cameras, beyond headlines, in the Siberian wilderness. “Let it burn” has become Russia’s unofficial policy towards vast wildfires that started early this year, from February onwards, in Siberia. Putin has focused the country’s resources on stealing territory from its neighbor Ukraine, and setting its cities on fire, rather than tackle the flames in its own backyard. The resulting destruction and pollution are a threat on a planetary scale. Russia is truly the arsonist of countries.

Massive wildfires are tearing across Russia’s Far East, igniting forests, choking cities, and once again exposing the brittle infrastructure of a government prioritizing war over life. And yes, we’ve seen this before. Last year, and the year before. But this year is different, because of the scale, and because of the amount of people and resources diverted into the war.
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Russia's Burning Lands: Unseen Environmental Catastrophe

In this episode of Silicon Bites, we delve into Russia's uncontrollable wildfires raging across Siberia. These fires, which began in February, are causing massive destruction and pollution due to the Russian government's negligence, as military spending takes precedence. With over 1.4 million hectares burned, entire regions are under toxic haze, exposing the brittle infrastructure and mismanagement of fire control efforts. The situation exacerbates global climate challenges, turning carbon sinks into sources. As the crisis worsens, the episode highlights the urgent need to address Russia's internal issues and the broader environmental impact.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Support for Ukraine and Fundraising Efforts
00:48 The Unfolding Catastrophe in Siberia
01:53 The Scale and Impact of the Wildfires
03:35 Government Response and Budget Issues
04:31 The Human and Environmental Toll
05:45 Global Implications and Future Outlook
06:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts