In the world’s northernmost town, temperatures have risen by 4C, devastating homes, wildlife and even the cemetery. Will the rest of the planet heed its warning?
The Arctic island of Svalbard is thought to be warming up six times faster than the rest of the world.
The general agreement is that Svalbard’s temperature has increased 4C during the previous 50 years.
The extent of summer sea ice has decreased by half since the 1980s, and some experts project a complete disappearance by 2035.
Currently, both human life and wildlife are fighting for survival.
