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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

What it's like to live in the world's northernmost town, where it's dark for 4 months a year and polar bears roam free

Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town in Svalbard approximately 818 miles from the North Pole, combines modern amenities with extreme polar conditions, research, and adventure tourism.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Arctic Ecosystems Are Falling Apart Under Strain of Warming Climate

Svalbard is warming significantly faster than the global average, affecting the permafrost and associated ecosystems.
fromwww.thelocal.no
2 months ago

A close encounter with a polar bear in Arctic Svalbard

Taking a blood sample from a polar bear involves shooting it with a sedative dart from a helicopter, approaching cautiously, and performing delicate surgeries on the ice.
Environment
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