It’s the world’s northernmost town and the one heating up the fastest. Longyearbyen in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago is trying to adapt to rising temperatures and sea levels. But the pace of change might be too quick to deal with.
It’s illegal to be buried in Longyearbyen, Norway, the northernmost town in the world, where a melting permafrost threatens to uncover bodies and revive ancient diseases. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/ind…
“Nobody Dies in Longyearbyen was directed by David Freid (https://davidfreid.com/). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.
