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How climate change is transforming burial practices on this island

Found on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago warming at five times the average global rate

How climate change is transforming burial practices on this island
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Katherine Holmes
12/05/2025 16:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Climate change

Plunged into darkness for 155 days a year, it's fair to say that the Norwegian town of Longyearbyen has never been the most comfortable place to live. But with climate change affecting the town to a disproportionate extent, life is becoming increasingly difficult for the residents of this beautiful little town.

In this gallery, discover Longyearbyen, the fast-warming town in the world.

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