Norwegian Town's Water Contaminated by Thawing Permafrost

In Longyearbyen, Norway, residents have been warned not to drink tap water because it has been contaminated with heavy metals. Scientists believe this contamination is linked to the thawing of permafrost due to climate change. This situation serves as a warning for other Arctic communities about the effects of global warming on water safety.

Based on reporting from The Guardian. Read the original story →