Arctic Town's Tap Water Undrinkable Due to Climate-Driven Heavy Metal Contamination

The Guardian reports that climate-related thawing released heavy metals, leaving tap water undrinkable in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. The case serves as a warning for other Arctic communities. A post sharing the report argues that “Climate breakdown is all-pervasive and will impact EVERY aspect of our lives and livelihoods.”