Siberian chemical factory

Radiation, chemical and biological forces tackle two million tonnes of toxic chemical waste with huge mercury stockpile and oil poisons.

Pioneering facility for the production of possible medicines has been opened to bring scientific research one step closer to mass produced drugs.

One worker seriously injured and panic among nearby residents in secretive community, but public being reassured about incident.

Element has a remarkable array of uses, including in space research, car parts, mobile phones, and military drones.

As closed city prepares for construction of new reactor, one scientist calls for an inquiry to address environmental concerns of past 50 years.

The Usolyekhimprom facility, disused due to bankruptcy in 2017, is a ‘toxic catastrophe waiting to happen’.