Abstract

The article discusses current issues of environmental inequality in monotowns (single-industry cities), the industrial infrastructure associated with it, relating to the quality of life of the population. The nature and specificity of the impact of environmental indicators in monotowns on the socio-ecological well-being of the population, healthy lifestyle and longevity, as well as their well-being and satisfaction with life are discussed. As a research method, data from a sociological survey conducted by the authors in Norilsk in 2018 are presented. An important role in the study is assigned to such a component as the ecological situation in environmental problems. Among the most important environmental problems of the regions were identified health problems, air pollution, water bodies, poor quality food, an increase in landfills. The results showed a close relationship between environmental problems associated with industrial infrastructure and the quality of life of the population.

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