The Paradox of Svalbard - Zdenka Sokolíčková
The Paradox of Svalbard - Zdenka Sokolíčková Longyearbyen in the Arctic is the world’s northernmost settlement. It is clearly sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost…
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The Paradox of Svalbard - Zdenka Sokolíčková
Longyearbyen in the Arctic is the world’s northernmost settlement. It is clearly sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. Here, climate change is happening fast.
It is rapidly globalising, with numerous languages spoken, and with cruise ships sounding their horns in the harbour while planes land and take off.A small town of 2,400 inhabitants on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provides a unique view into the unmistakable At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research and development.