Longyearbyen, Norway Mountains devoid of snow during a heatwave on Svalbard archipelago. The archipelago, which lies about 1,200km north of the Arctic Circle, is experiencing a summer heatwave that set a new record in Longyearbyen on 25 July, with a high of 21.7C. Global heating is having a dramatic impact on Svalbard, creating disruptions to the entire local ecosystemPhotograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Source: The Guardian August 02, 2020 12:48 UTC