Podcasts about Longyearbyen

We're finishing the series on Svalbard. An archipelago dependent on the ocean. Hannah Stitfall shares her first impressions of one of the most remote places on earth. We're joined by Maria Philippa Rossi, a freelance journalist and author, who has been living in Longyearbyen since 2018. She shares her stories of this place like no other. Then Jason Roberts, an award winning film maker and founder of PolarX, the world's logistics leader in the polar regions, shares his tales from working on some of the biggest productions that have taken place in this polar region.

#559 Practicing Outdoors and Movie Scores  -Practice in the Outdoors and other tactics -Scoring movies -Rained Out MXPX  in Québec with The Ataris on -Friday October 24 Québec City at Théâtre Capitole -Saturday October 25 in Montréal at MTELUS! Tickets On Sale Now! https://ffm.live/mxpxquebec.bio -From Cecilia Blomdahl I live on Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole! Swedish

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont révélé des caractéristiques étonnantes des villes françaises. Le winner du jour : - Nos premiers winners ont suivi aveuglément leur GPS et se sont retrouvés coincés entre deux immeubles. - Un médecin québécois a écopé d'une amende car son cabinet était jugé trop mal rangé. Le flashback de janvier 2010 - Sortie de l'album "The E.N.D" des Black Eyed Peas avec "I Gotta Feeling" et "Boom Boom Pow". - Sortie du biopic "Gainsbourg, vie héroïque" réalisé par Joann Sfar. Les savoirs inutiles : - À Longyearbyen, sur l'archipel norvégien de Svalbard, il est interdit d'accoucher : les futures mamans sont transférées sur le continent une semaine avant leur terme en raison des conditions climatiques extrêmes. 3 choses à savoir sur le Club Med Qu'est-ce qu'on teste ? - L'astuce du double essorage pour sécher plus vite son linge sans l'abîmer. - Utiliser ChatGPT pour trouver ses prochains programmes à regarder sur Netflix. Le jeu surprise : Joaquim de Carros vers Nice gagne 4 billets d'avion aller-retour en Europe avec Vueling. La banque RTL2 : - Mickael de Montamisé vers Poitiers gagne 1000 €. - Marina de Mauguio vers Montpellier repart avec un coffret Marilou Bio. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Welcome to episode 259We kick this episode discussing missing the classic sodium vapor street lamp and other random lighting technologies, we also look back at how we both kinda enjoyed lock down and some hobbies picked upSkazz then talks about his replay Cyberpunk 2077, apparently Ram had also agreed to play this as first game of 2025 of which he has no memorySkazz discusses the replay value, the major changes they made since we last played and how hes enjoying a different experience playing a female V.Ram reminisces his preferred method of assassination: getting the target to take themselves out. We talk about some of the memorable moments in the game, along with some of the bugs we did encounteredWE also discuss Rams Doggo hurting itself (She's all fine now)NotesThe place where it dark for large chunks of they year is Longyearbyen in NorwayThe classic street light Sodium-VaporRevisiting a favorite RPG Cyberpunk 2077The amazing voice actor for Female V, Cherami LeighWe look forward to seeing you all in the new year on January 30th 2025, at 18:30 GMT

➡️ ❄️ What's life like at the edge of the world? Neil and Sunila uncover the magic of Svalbard, the Arctic wonderland where icy landscapes meet fascinating traditions.➡️ ✈️ Travel tips and unique quirks! Learn why sitting on the right side of the plane is a must, the curious “no birth, no death” policy, and why locals always remove their shoes indoors.➡️

➡️ ❄️ What's life like at the edge of the world? Neil and Sunila uncover the magic of Svalbard, the Arctic wonderland where icy landscapes meet fascinating traditions.➡️ ✈️ Travel tips and unique quirks! Learn why sitting on the right side of the plane is a must, the curious “no birth, no death” policy, and why locals always remove their shoes indoors.➡️

Dans cet épisode de Globetucker, partez à la découverte de la Norvège et de l'archipel du Svalbard, deux terres de contrastes où la nature règne en maître. Nous explorons les fjords majestueux, les aurores boréales et la faune exceptionnelle de ces régions polaires.Une nouvelle fois en compagnie de nos 2 invitées @lesmilesdelora @Perrine_llc, découvrez des lieux hors du commun comme les îles Lofoten, Tromsø, la “porte de l'Arctique” et Longyearbyen, la ville la plus septentrionale du monde.Globetucker,un programme WANAMedias proposé par l'OdioO ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Cynthia Reeves, author of the book The Last Whaler. Cynthia Reeves is the author of three books of fiction: the Arctic novel The Last Whaler; the novel in stories Falling Through the New World, winner of Gold Wake Press's Fiction Award; and the novella Badlands, winner of Miami University Press's Novella Prize. Her short stories, essays, and poetry have appeared widely. Most recently, her short story “The Last Glacier” was featured in If the Storm Clears, an anthology that concerns the sublime in the natural world. Her lifelong interest in the Arctic began in childhood reading tales of doomed Arctic explorers. But it was her participation in the 2017 Arctic Circle Summer Solstice Expedition, which sailed Svalbard's western shores, as well as three subsequent residencies in Longyearbyen and a trip around Iceland's Ring Road, that have inspired her writing since then. Cynthia earned an MFA from Warren Wilson College and taught creative writing at Bryn Mawr and Rosemont Colleges. Find out more at cynthiareeveswriter.com. In my book review, I stated The Last Whaler is a historical fiction that looks at the will to survive in the harshest circumstances. We follow Astrid through her journal entries, while we follow her husband, Tor, through his journal entries ten years later. The back and forth allows the reader to see Astrid struggles in real time as well as Tor's reflections - and all the things he missed. Astrid is strong-willed and vibrant. She is educated and dedicated. She wants - very much - to move on beyond a tragedy. A summer spent with her husband, a whaler, on a remote island, seems to be the ticket. She will revive her relationship. She will study the flora. She will find forgiveness for herself. Except, the Arctic has other ideas. This story, beautifully told, explores mental illness, religious faith, man's impact on the environment, and the solace of storytelling. You won't want to miss it. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Cynthia Reeves Website: https://www.cynthiareeveswriter.com/ FB: @cynthia.reeves.921 IG: @cynthia_p_reeves X: @cynthiapreeves   Purchase The Last Whaler on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3WxCDBv Ebook: https://amzn.to/3WBlSpa   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #cynthiareeves #thelastwhaler #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Cabotage de fjords en fjords dans l'océan Arctique, autour de l'archipel norvégien situé tout au nord du monde. À bord d'un vieux bateau emblématique qui vient d'achever sa dernière saison dans les eaux glacées du Spitzberg. Pendant des décennies, le Nordstjernen ou « Étoile polaire » a promené son élégante silhouette dans l'archipel du Svalbard, un territoire émaillé d'îles et de fjords recouverts de glaciers. Construit en 1956 et désormais classé au patrimoine historique norvégien, ce bateau pouvant accueillir une centaine de passagers, a d'abord servi d'express-côtier le long du littoral enclavé de la Norvège, pour ensuite transporter chaque été, des voyageurs en croisière vers le Nord. Or, après une vaste entreprise de rénovation et du fait de son classement, ce vieux navire exploité par la compagnie Hurtigruten, ne correspond plus aux normes en vigueur qui permettent la navigation dans les eaux polaires, selon le Polar Code. Une retraite qui suscite beaucoup d'émotion chez les guides, les touristes de passage ou les locaux qui l'ont toujours connu.    L'occasion de dire adieu à cette «grande et vieille dame» qui a marqué les esprits dans l'archipel, d'aller chercher la banquise jusqu'au 80ème degré de latitude nord, de découvrir les joyaux de l'Arctique, mais aussi d'interroger ce type de voyage dans des terres malmenées par les bouleversements climatiques. Au Svalbard qui compte 3 000 habitants, plus de 130 000 touristes s'y rendent chaque année. Parmi eux, près de la moitié découvrent l'archipel en été et en bateau de croisière. Un voyage sonore d'Oriane Laromiguière qui a effectué l'un des derniers voyages du Nordstjernen au Spitzberg.En savoir plus :- Sur les croisières au Svalbard par la Compagnie Hurtigruten- Sur le navire historique le Nordstjernen. En anglais- Sur le Svalbard, l'une des terres habitées les plus au nord du monde. À lire : - Un polar : «Personne ne meurt à Longyearbyen», de Morgan Audic, Albin Michel, 2023 - Une biographie : «La femme au renard bleu», de Robyn Mundy, Paulsen, 2024 - Un symbole : «L'ours polaire, vagabond des glaces», de Rémy Marion, Actes Sud, 2024.  Diaporama 

Cabotage de fjords en fjords dans l'océan Arctique, autour de l'archipel norvégien situé tout au nord du monde. À bord d'un vieux bateau emblématique qui vient d'achever sa dernière saison dans les eaux glacées du Spitzberg. Pendant des décennies, le Nordstjernen ou « Étoile polaire » a promené son élégante silhouette dans l'archipel du Svalbard, un territoire émaillé d'îles et de fjords recouverts de glaciers. Construit en 1956 et désormais classé au patrimoine historique norvégien, ce bateau pouvant accueillir une centaine de passagers, a d'abord servi d'express-côtier le long du littoral enclavé de la Norvège, pour ensuite transporter chaque été, des voyageurs en croisière vers le Nord. Or, après une vaste entreprise de rénovation et du fait de son classement, ce vieux navire exploité par la compagnie Hurtigruten, ne correspond plus aux normes en vigueur qui permettent la navigation dans les eaux polaires, selon le Polar Code. Une retraite qui suscite beaucoup d'émotion chez les guides, les touristes de passage ou les locaux qui l'ont toujours connu.    L'occasion de dire adieu à cette «grande et vieille dame» qui a marqué les esprits dans l'archipel, d'aller chercher la banquise jusqu'au 80ème degré de latitude nord, de découvrir les joyaux de l'Arctique, mais aussi d'interroger ce type de voyage dans des terres malmenées par les bouleversements climatiques. Au Svalbard qui compte 3 000 habitants, plus de 130 000 touristes s'y rendent chaque année. Parmi eux, près de la moitié découvrent l'archipel en été et en bateau de croisière. Un voyage sonore d'Oriane Laromiguière qui a effectué l'un des derniers voyages du Nordstjernen au Spitzberg.En savoir plus :- Sur les croisières au Svalbard par la Compagnie Hurtigruten- Sur le navire historique le Nordstjernen. En anglais- Sur le Svalbard, l'une des terres habitées les plus au nord du monde. À lire : - Un polar : «Personne ne meurt à Longyearbyen», de Morgan Audic, Albin Michel, 2023 - Une biographie : «La femme au renard bleu», de Robyn Mundy, Paulsen, 2024 - Un symbole : «L'ours polaire, vagabond des glaces», de Rémy Marion, Actes Sud, 2024.  Diaporama 

Episode Summary: Join Robin on a solo adventure as she recounts her fascinating journey through the Arctic Circle. This episode serves as a prelude to an upcoming interview with a seasoned expedition traveler who's explored the polar regions extensively. Robin shares her experiences, from navigating the unique geography and cultural complexity of the Arctic to encountering its incredible wildlife and landscapes. Topics Covered:Understanding the Arctic and its distinction from AntarcticaOverview of the Arctic's geography, including its various regions and territoriesFirst stop: Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway – A coal mining communityChallenges and logistics of reaching the Arctic, including flights and pre-expedition preparationLife onboard an expedition ship and dealing with unpredictable itinerariesThe surprising beauty and wildlife of the Arctic: polar bears, birds, seals, and whalesArctic gear essentials: clothing and equipment for surviving the coldUnexpected experiences: walking on ice flows, 24 hours of daylight, and educational lectures onboardA detour to Iceland's western fjords and Vigur Island, including an introduction to eiderdown farming and puffin coloniesFinal thoughts and future travel plans: Antarctica, the Galapagos, and the Kimberley in AustraliaKey Takeaways:Traveling in the Arctic requires careful planning, flexibility, and appropriate gear.The Arctic is a unique and breathtaking destination, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters and natural beauty.Expedition travel is different from regular cruising, with an emphasis on education, exploration, and adaptability.The adventure doesn't end in the Arctic; there are many more expedition destinations to explore.Resources Mentioned:Svalbard, Longyearbyen: Information on the history and culture of this Arctic communityAurora Expeditions: More about the Sylvia Earle ship and expedition travel optionsVigur Island, Iceland: Exploring eiderdown farming and puffin coloniesStay tuned for our next episode, where Aurora sits down with a special guest who has spent a lifetime exploring the polar regions. They'll dive deeper into what it takes to thrive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Plus, Aurora will share her adventures in New Zealand, a land teeming with its own unique brand of adventure and natural splendor.Thanks for joining us on today's episode of The Intrepid Traveler podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and review our show to help us reach even more aspiring travelers. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, Instagram or follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest epic travel adventures! Use the following links when planning your own travel!TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONALMEDJETVIRTUOSOPROJECT EXPEDITION

After losing their young son in a tragic accident, Astrid, a Norwegian botanist specializing in Arctic flora, decides to join her husband, Tor, at a remote whaling station in the Arctic, where he spends every whaling season hunting belugas. In heartfelt journal entries, Astrid describes being stranded in a whaling hut through the dark season of 1937-38. She writes about the miscalculations, the terrible weather, the fear of polar bears and freezing to death, the people they've met on their journey, Tor's crew, and her slow disintegration after giving birth to another son, alone in the freezing, dark hut while Tor hunts for food. We know that Tor survived the ordeal, because he is reading Astrid's journal filled with letters to their dead son. The Last Whaler (Regal House, 2024) is a gorgeous, well-researched historical novel about endurance, isolation, the environment, the Nazi incursion into Norway, the pain of postpartum depression, and the human will to survive. Cynthia Reeves is the author of two previous books of fiction: the novel in stories Falling Through the New World (2024), winner of Gold Wake Press's Fiction Award; and the novella Badlands (2007), winner of Miami University Press's Novella Prize. Her fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared widely. Most recently, her short story “The Last Glacier” was included in If the Storm Clears (Blue Cactus Press, 2024), an anthology of speculative literature that concerns the sublime in the natural world. Her lifelong interest in the Arctic began in childhood reading tales of doomed Arctic explorers. But it was her participation in the 2017 Arctic Circle Summer Solstice Expedition, which sailed Svalbard's western shores, as well as two subsequent residencies in Longyearbyen, that have inspired her writing since then. In August 2024, she circumnavigated Svalbard aboard the icebreaker MV Ortelius carrying a hundred artists, scientists, and crew. A Hawthornden Fellow, Cynthia has also been awarded residencies to Vermont Studio Center and Art & Science in the Field. She taught creative writing at Bryn Mawr and Rosemont Colleges, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson's low-residency program. She lives with her husband in Camden, Maine. Find out more at cynthiareeveswriter.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After losing their young son in a tragic accident, Astrid, a Norwegian botanist specializing in Arctic flora, decides to join her husband, Tor, at a remote whaling station in the Arctic, where he spends every whaling season hunting belugas. In heartfelt journal entries, Astrid describes being stranded in a whaling hut through the dark season of 1937-38. She writes about the miscalculations, the terrible weather, the fear of polar bears and freezing to death, the people they've met on their journey, Tor's crew, and her slow disintegration after giving birth to another son, alone in the freezing, dark hut while Tor hunts for food. We know that Tor survived the ordeal, because he is reading Astrid's journal filled with letters to their dead son. The Last Whaler (Regal House, 2024) is a gorgeous, well-researched historical novel about endurance, isolation, the environment, the Nazi incursion into Norway, the pain of postpartum depression, and the human will to survive. Cynthia Reeves is the author of two previous books of fiction: the novel in stories Falling Through the New World (2024), winner of Gold Wake Press's Fiction Award; and the novella Badlands (2007), winner of Miami University Press's Novella Prize. Her fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared widely. Most recently, her short story “The Last Glacier” was included in If the Storm Clears (Blue Cactus Press, 2024), an anthology of speculative literature that concerns the sublime in the natural world. Her lifelong interest in the Arctic began in childhood reading tales of doomed Arctic explorers. But it was her participation in the 2017 Arctic Circle Summer Solstice Expedition, which sailed Svalbard's western shores, as well as two subsequent residencies in Longyearbyen, that have inspired her writing since then. In August 2024, she circumnavigated Svalbard aboard the icebreaker MV Ortelius carrying a hundred artists, scientists, and crew. A Hawthornden Fellow, Cynthia has also been awarded residencies to Vermont Studio Center and Art & Science in the Field. She taught creative writing at Bryn Mawr and Rosemont Colleges, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson's low-residency program. She lives with her husband in Camden, Maine. Find out more at cynthiareeveswriter.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

After losing their young son in a tragic accident, Astrid, a Norwegian botanist specializing in Arctic flora, decides to join her husband, Tor, at a remote whaling station in the Arctic, where he spends every whaling season hunting belugas. In heartfelt journal entries, Astrid describes being stranded in a whaling hut through the dark season of 1937-38. She writes about the miscalculations, the terrible weather, the fear of polar bears and freezing to death, the people they've met on their journey, Tor's crew, and her slow disintegration after giving birth to another son, alone in the freezing, dark hut while Tor hunts for food. We know that Tor survived the ordeal, because he is reading Astrid's journal filled with letters to their dead son. The Last Whaler (Regal House, 2024) is a gorgeous, well-researched historical novel about endurance, isolation, the environment, the Nazi incursion into Norway, the pain of postpartum depression, and the human will to survive. Cynthia Reeves is the author of two previous books of fiction: the novel in stories Falling Through the New World (2024), winner of Gold Wake Press's Fiction Award; and the novella Badlands (2007), winner of Miami University Press's Novella Prize. Her fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared widely. Most recently, her short story “The Last Glacier” was included in If the Storm Clears (Blue Cactus Press, 2024), an anthology of speculative literature that concerns the sublime in the natural world. Her lifelong interest in the Arctic began in childhood reading tales of doomed Arctic explorers. But it was her participation in the 2017 Arctic Circle Summer Solstice Expedition, which sailed Svalbard's western shores, as well as two subsequent residencies in Longyearbyen, that have inspired her writing since then. In August 2024, she circumnavigated Svalbard aboard the icebreaker MV Ortelius carrying a hundred artists, scientists, and crew. A Hawthornden Fellow, Cynthia has also been awarded residencies to Vermont Studio Center and Art & Science in the Field. She taught creative writing at Bryn Mawr and Rosemont Colleges, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson's low-residency program. She lives with her husband in Camden, Maine. Find out more at cynthiareeveswriter.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Denne episoden ble første gang publisert 14. april 2023.Solkraft i Arktis? Er det mer teoretisk mulig enn praktisk? Selv om Nord-Norge og Svalbard har midnattssol i vinterhalvåret, mener forskerne at solkraft er en god energikilde også i nord. Én av forskerne – som mener Nord-Norge ikke må se mørkt på det – er forskningssjef Erik Stensrud Marstein ved Institutt for energiteknikk. Han kaster lys på noen av fordelene og ulempene med solkraft i nord.Svalbard har over 100 døgn med mørketid, men Telenor valgte likevel å satse på solceller da de bygde nytt hovedkontor og datasenter i Longyearbyen. Lederen for Telenor på Svalbard, Christian Skottun, forklarer hvorfor.Programleder er Stein Vidar Loftås.Du kan lese mer om solkraft i Nord-Norge her.Nord-Norge i verden er produsert av Kunnskapsbanken SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge i samarbeid med Helt Digital. Programleder er Stein Vidar Loftås. Redaktør er Jeanette Gundersen. Musikken til podkasten er komponert av Emil Kárlsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Hibbert (27) decided to postpone her North Pole circumnavigation and set out on a cruise North to Svalbard to test her boat and her self. We met her in Longyearbyen, Svalbard to catch up.  This is her mission in 2025 «She will be sailing from Haslar Marina, in the Solent, up the East coast of England, to a start point on the 66.5°N latitude of the Arctic Circle between Norway and Iceland. Then, around Iceland, southern Greenland, the NorthWest Passage through Canada, across Northern Alaska, and into Russian waters. Crossing the Laptev and Kara seas (NorthEast Passage) and eventually back to her starting point near Norway, before heading down the coastline of the UK again to set foot ashore, for the first time since leaving, back in her home base of Haslar Marina, England. « The Arctic expedition has been officially endorsed by the Scientific Exploration Society.   You can, and you should follow her and maybe support her. Check out Ella in the Arctic website. Keen on sailing the Norwegian coast? You should be. Read Sail the Norwegian Coast: How and Why you should sail the most beautiful coast in the world – Kindle edition. If you need information about sailing in the high latitudes check out the book I wrote with Bob Shepton: High Latitude Sailing – Self-sufficient sailing techniques for cold waters and winter seasons. 

You know how everyone's heard of Everest and the Mariana Trench, right? But there are these other spots that are like, next-level remote. Like Tristan da Cunha, for starters - it's in the middle of nowhere in the South Atlantic, good luck getting there without a serious boat. Then there's the Sahara Desert, I mean, it's massive and seriously harsh, not exactly a walk in the park. And let's not forget about Veryovkina Cave, tucked away in the Caucasus Mountains, it's the deepest cave on the planet. Getting to these places? It's like playing an extreme version of hide and seek, except the hiding spots are seriously hardcore. Credit: Nordic Gene Bank: Dag Terje Filip Endresen from Oslo, Norway, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Svalbard: Einar Jørgen Haraldseid from Gjøvik, Norway - https://flic.kr/p/rPrBac, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Svalbard: Dag Endresen, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Svalbard Global Seed Vault: 黃逸樂（世界首窮）, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Svalbard: Banja&FransMulder, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Thridrangar Lighthouse: voilier.evidence@gma…, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Polar bear: Sprok, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Polar bear: AWeith, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Longyearbyen unterwegs: Zairon, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Seed Vault: Subiet, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Pitcairn-anleger: Balou46, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Michal Guba: NikyValt, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Zusical / Reddit Svalbard: Mari Tefre, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook -   / brightside   Instagram -   / brightside.official   Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Snapchat -   / 1866144599336960   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strange Towns: Longyearbyen, Norway - The Town where it is Illegal to Die

Season's Greetings True Believers and welcome to #2! The thrilling conclusion of this special Christmas edition of Agents of J.O.(a).E.L! Despite the loss of a helicopter and a boat, Agents Joel Duscher and Joel Zammit are closing in on the Arctic Circle, where Father Christmas has the citizens of Longyearbyen in mortal peril. Battle weary and under-gunned they must team up with the Uncanny X-Men to finally put a stop to Santa's reign of terror. It's the cross over of the century! So open your ears once again Joel-Heads, and tune in to hear how it all ends!Links to everything in our linktr.ee including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/plumbingthedeathstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season's Greetings True Believers and welcome to #1 of this special Christmas edition of Agents of J.O.(a).E.L! Santa Claus has run amok, attacking the innocent town of Longyearbyen, setting fire to people's houses and letting loose his evil minions. It's up to Agent Joel Duscher and Agent Joel Zammit, along with their teammate Wolverine, to head to the Arctic Circle and see if they can put a stop to this mess. Will they get there in time? What is wrong with Santa Claus? Open your ears Joel-Heads and tune in to find out!Links to everything in our linktr.ee including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/plumbingthedeathstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinteren 2015 knuser et enormt snøskred 11 bolighus midt i Longyearbyen. Nå starter en desperat kamp for å redde dem som ligger begravd i snøen. Hør alle episodene i appen NRK Radio

De vegades, a Pyramiden, veus passar ossos polars per la finestra de casa. En aquest reducte sovi

Kullproduksjon har satt sitt tydelige preg på samfunnet i Longyearbyen på Svalbard i over 100 år. I dag stenges kullkraftverket i byen og det norske kulleventyret går ugjenkallelig mot slutten. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

Dr. Alison Banwell is a Glaciologist and Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), part of the University of Colorado Boulder. She studies glaciers in the Arctic and Antarctica and glacial lakes that form from glacial ice melt. She has led many field expeditions in Antarctica and has also conducted fieldwork on the Greenland Ice Sheet, Svalbard and the Himalaya. She has a PhD in Polar Studies from the University of Cambridge. What do we talk about in this episode?What is a glaciologist or glacier scientist and how she got interested in this field.How climate change is affecting glaciers throughout the world and how studying glaciers can help understand climate change.What her field work experiences in Antarctica and the Arctic.What it's like to be a glaciologist when you hate the cold!How does one get to Antarctica for work (it's a really long commute)?Penguins in Antarctica...they're so cool!Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioYou can support my podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887ResourcesContact Dr. Banwell: email: alison.banwell@colorado.edu; Instagram & Twitter: @alibanwellInfo on Dr. Alison Banwell and links to her publications: https://cires.colorado.edu/researcher/alison-banwell3.2% of all climbers are women. Longyearbyen is the administrative centre of Svalbard, is a tiny Norwegian metropolis with 2,400 residents from almost 53 different countries. Longyearbyen is the gateway to the nature-based experiences and the starting point for most adventures in Svalbard. (https://en.visitsvalbard.com/visitor-information/destinations/longyearbyen)As powerful predators, polar bears pose a major risk to human life and property. Throughout the polar bear's range, attacks on humans and property continue to rise. In recent years, more than 20 direct attacks on humans have been reported within the polar bear's range. (WWF)Leopard seals are the only seals known to regularly hunt and kill warm-blooded prey, including other seals. Although rare, there are a few records of adult leopard seals attacking humans. (www.doc.govt.nz)A glacier is an accumulation of ice and snow that slowly flows over land. At higher elevations, more snow typically falls than melts, adding to its mass. (https://nsidc.org/learn/parts-cryosphere/glaciers)Mer de Glace, (French: “Sea of Ice”) one of the longest glaciers in the Alps, extending for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) on the northern side of Mont Blanc near Chamonix, France. (Britannica)McMurdo Station is located on volcanic rock marking  the southernmost solid ground accessible by ship, it is the gateway of most all scientific, private, and touristic jaunts into the Antarctic. (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mcmurdo-station)The Drake Passage is the body of water between South America's Cape Horn, Chile, Argentina and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean (Scotia Sea) with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean. The passage is named after the 16th-century English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake. The Drake Passage is considered one of the most treacherous voyages for ships to make. Currents at its latitude meet no resistance from any landmass, and waves top 40 feet (12 m), hence its reputation as "the most powerful convergence of seas". (Wikipedia)

THIS IS A SPECIAL EPISODE OF THE COLDCAST, RECORDED IN NORWEGIAN.Hvordan var det å være student ved Unis på 90-tallet? Endrer feltarbeidet seg i takt med klimaendringene? Hvilken rolle spiller Unis når morgendagens fornybare energikilder diskuteres? Hvordan blir fremtidens Longyearbyen, når alt er bygget på tinende permafrost?I denne jubileumsepisoden i forbindelse med Universitetssenteret på Svalbards 30-års-feiring får du møte direktør Jøran Moen, geolog Hanne Christiansen, oseanograf Ragnheid Skogseth, geofysiker Fred Signernes, ansvarlig for feltsikkerhet Fred Skancke Hansen, marinbiolog Janne Søreide, professor i fornybar energi, Anna Sjöblom og historiker Thor Bjørn Arlov.Podcasten er produsert av informasjonsrådgivere Maria Philippa Rossi og Ingrid Ballari Nilssen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auf halbem Weg zwischen dem Nordkapp und dem Nordpol liegt die Inselgruppe Spitzbergen. Als einziges Land der Welt unterhält die Schweiz in der Hauptstadt Longyearbyen eine diplomatische Vertretung.  Berns Mann vor Ort heisst Marcel Schütz und ist gerade einmal 34 Jahre alt. Ein Rendezvous zwischen Mitternachtssonne und Winternacht. Im hocharktischen Spitzbergen-Archipel sind nicht nur die geografischen und klimatischen Rahmenbedingungen extrem: Hier stossen die vor knapp 100 Jahren im damaligen Völkerbund gemachten Regelungen für eine neutrale, demilitarisierte und internationale Zone auf die brutalen geopolitischen Wirklichkeiten von heute – wie unsere Begegnung mit dem jungen Schweizer Konsul vor Ort deutlich gemacht: Spitzbergen ist eine Erfolgsgeschichte der internationalen Diplomatie, der Forschung und des umsichtigen Umganges mit einer sensiblen Natur. Aber all dies wird nun auf dem Hintergrund des rasanten Klimawandels, der geopolitischen Spannungen und des boomenden Tourismus in Frage gestellt. Im Podcast von SRF Nordeuropakorrespondent kommen auch weitere Stimmen zu Wort: etwa die Vizegouverneurin des Archipels, die Rektorin der russischen Schule vor Ort und die wahrscheinliche nächste Bürgermeisterin von Longyearbyen. Bei Fragen, Anregungen oder Themenvorschlägen schreibt uns: kontext@srf.ch Mehr zum Kontext Podcast: https://srf.ch/audio/kontext

The town of Longyearbyen in the high Arctic is the world's northernmost settlement. Here, climate change is happening fast. It is clearly seen and sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research, and development, rapidly globalizing, with numerous languages spoken, cruise ships sounding the horn in the harbor, and planes landing and taking off. Zdenka Sokolíčková lived here between 2019-2021, and her research in the community uncovered a story about the conflict between sustainability and the driving forces of politics and economy in the rich global North. A small town of 2,400 inhabitants at 78 degrees latitude north on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provided a unique view into the unmistakable relationship between global capitalism and climate change.  The Paradox of Svalbard: Climate Change and Globalisation in the Arctic (Pluto Press, 2023) looks at both local and global trends to access a deep understanding of the effects of tourism, immigration, labor, and many other elements on the trajectory of the climate crisis, and whether anything can be done to reverse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The town of Longyearbyen in the high Arctic is the world's northernmost settlement. Here, climate change is happening fast. It is clearly seen and sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research, and development, rapidly globalizing, with numerous languages spoken, cruise ships sounding the horn in the harbor, and planes landing and taking off. Zdenka Sokolíčková lived here between 2019-2021, and her research in the community uncovered a story about the conflict between sustainability and the driving forces of politics and economy in the rich global North. A small town of 2,400 inhabitants at 78 degrees latitude north on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provided a unique view into the unmistakable relationship between global capitalism and climate change.  The Paradox of Svalbard: Climate Change and Globalisation in the Arctic (Pluto Press, 2023) looks at both local and global trends to access a deep understanding of the effects of tourism, immigration, labor, and many other elements on the trajectory of the climate crisis, and whether anything can be done to reverse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The town of Longyearbyen in the high Arctic is the world's northernmost settlement. Here, climate change is happening fast. It is clearly seen and sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research, and development, rapidly globalizing, with numerous languages spoken, cruise ships sounding the horn in the harbor, and planes landing and taking off. Zdenka Sokolíčková lived here between 2019-2021, and her research in the community uncovered a story about the conflict between sustainability and the driving forces of politics and economy in the rich global North. A small town of 2,400 inhabitants at 78 degrees latitude north on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provided a unique view into the unmistakable relationship between global capitalism and climate change.  The Paradox of Svalbard: Climate Change and Globalisation in the Arctic (Pluto Press, 2023) looks at both local and global trends to access a deep understanding of the effects of tourism, immigration, labor, and many other elements on the trajectory of the climate crisis, and whether anything can be done to reverse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

The town of Longyearbyen in the high Arctic is the world's northernmost settlement. Here, climate change is happening fast. It is clearly seen and sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research, and development, rapidly globalizing, with numerous languages spoken, cruise ships sounding the horn in the harbor, and planes landing and taking off. Zdenka Sokolíčková lived here between 2019-2021, and her research in the community uncovered a story about the conflict between sustainability and the driving forces of politics and economy in the rich global North. A small town of 2,400 inhabitants at 78 degrees latitude north on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provided a unique view into the unmistakable relationship between global capitalism and climate change.  The Paradox of Svalbard: Climate Change and Globalisation in the Arctic (Pluto Press, 2023) looks at both local and global trends to access a deep understanding of the effects of tourism, immigration, labor, and many other elements on the trajectory of the climate crisis, and whether anything can be done to reverse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The town of Longyearbyen in the high Arctic is the world's northernmost settlement. Here, climate change is happening fast. It is clearly seen and sensed by the locals; with higher temperatures, more rain and permafrost thaw. At the same time, the town is shifting from state-controlled coal production to tourism, research, and development, rapidly globalizing, with numerous languages spoken, cruise ships sounding the horn in the harbor, and planes landing and taking off. Zdenka Sokolíčková lived here between 2019-2021, and her research in the community uncovered a story about the conflict between sustainability and the driving forces of politics and economy in the rich global North. A small town of 2,400 inhabitants at 78 degrees latitude north on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, Longyearbyen provided a unique view into the unmistakable relationship between global capitalism and climate change.  The Paradox of Svalbard: Climate Change and Globalisation in the Arctic (Pluto Press, 2023) looks at both local and global trends to access a deep understanding of the effects of tourism, immigration, labor, and many other elements on the trajectory of the climate crisis, and whether anything can be done to reverse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Linn from Hurtigruten for this week's cruise chat. . If you want to help this channel out, you can buy me a coffee at ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PlentyofSunshineTravel⁠ . Linn did a quick history recap for Hurtigruten and how important they are to the people of Norway. They started in 1893 and became an essential part of life in Norway. They began as a mail route and continue to bring essentials to the people of Norway to this day, . Hurtigruten is celebrating 130 years of being a cruise line in Norway. I love how they leave the areas they visit better than when they arrived. Hurtigrutens Green Stay Program is a great way to add funds to its foundation, changing the lives of Norway citizens. Let's be honest - we don't need our staterooms cleaned two times a day, so if we can change people's lives, I am 100% for this program!! . The food served to you onboard is sourced, whenever possible, from Norway. So, your meals are fresh, sustainable and help the communities. . We then jumped into their three Itineraries! They are: The Classic route - offered year-round The Svalbard Express - offered from May to September The North Cape Express - is offered from September to April. We looked deeper at the Svalbard Express & The North Cape Express. . Svalbard Express: 15-16 Day cruises. The full voyage is Bergen - Longyearbyden - Bergen 8-11 days is Bergen - Longyearbyen 8-10 is Longyearbyen - Bergen. Reminder: If you book within 90 days of departure, the voyage will only be sold as a cruise. You will not get the days in Bergen or Longyearbyen. . Reach out today to book! Info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . This cruise goes to the following ports: Bergen, Åndalsnes, Træna, Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, At sea around Bjørnøya, Longyearbyen, Ny-Ålesund, At sea, Tromsø and Senja, Svolvær, Brønnøysund, Ålesund and Hjørundfjord and Bergen . Next, we discussed The North Cape Express - Full Voyage from Oslo to Bergen is 14-15 days. 7-10 days: Bergen - Honningsväg - Tromso 7-9 days: Troms - Honningsväg - Bergen , Bergen-North Cape-Oslo Oslo-North Cape-Bergen . On this sailing, you will go to the following ports: Oslo, Kristiansand and Farsund, Haugesund and Hardangerfjord, Ålesund, Brønnøysund, Svolvær and Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Alta, Lødingen, Rørvik, Molde and Bergen . Hurtigruten has a Northern Lights promise. If you do not see the Northern Lights on your cruise, they will give you a seven-day cruise FREE to try again! That is unheard of! WoW! . I love how Linn mentioned some things to do in each port! It is great to have someone from Norway to talk about Norway! . If you want to learn more about Hurtigruten or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you catch all upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images on this week's episode, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Hurtigruten #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

Aan al het moois komt een eind. Zo ook aan de Spitsbergen reis. Want bijzonder was het! In 8 dagen tijd hebben we alle vogelsoorten mogelijk kunnen zien, Ijsberen, walvissen, poolvossen en ga zo maar door. Maar we zijn gelukkig nog niet klaar. We hebben nog een excursie voordat we weer naar Longyearbyen varen. Als laatste stop gaan we een kolonie drieteenmeeuwen bewonderen. Maar zoals de moeder van Arjan zegt; 'de natuur laat zich niet regisseren' dus er kan nog van alles gebeuren.We willen nog een speciaal dankje uitbrengen naar de organisaties die deze reis mede mogelijk hebben gemaakt.SNP die ons twee jaar geleden heeft meegevraagd naar deze fantastische bestemming.Natuurlijk Bever die ons warm heeft aangekleed voor het hoge noorden en ons fantastisch advies heeft gegeven. Te beluisteren op https://www.bever.nl/partners/vogelspotcast.htmlEn Canon die ons prachte apparatuur heeft meegegeven waardoor we hele mooie beelden hebben kunnen makenWil je mee vogelen en als eerste op de hogte worden gesteld van aankomende events en reizen. Wordt dan dwaalgast. Kijk op www.petjeaf.com/vogelspotcast en word lid van de vogelspotcast community :) Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-svalbard-norway/ Hear about travel to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard,  as the Amateur Traveler talks to Cherie Gonzales from itscheriegonzales.com about her home north of the Arctic Circle. Why should you go to Svalbard? Cherie says, "Someone should go to Svalbard if you are adventurous and you love being outside and you want to experience the natural beauty and just really connect with nature without any interruptions. Then Svalbard is really the perfect destination for you. It has new landscapes, new experiences, in the summer." "You'll experience midnight sun, and then in the winter, you'll experience polar night. And the nature is literally outside your door. The apartment where I live right now, it's 2 kilometers away from the center of the town. But it's less than a kilometer walk and you're already at the start of the trail that goes to a glacier, goes to an ice cave, and all that." Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, is nestled between mainland Norway and the North Pole. With its coordinates at an astonishing 78 degrees north, it boasts the title of the world's northernmost community, housing around 2,500 inhabitants.  Cherie talks about the town of Longyearbyen, Svalbard's largest settlement, and its modern infrastructure, including hotels, shops, restaurants, and good Wi-Fi. She emphasizes the need to carry rifles for polar bear protection when venturing outside the town. Cherie also provides valuable tips for planning a visit to Svalbard, such as joining guided tours, experiencing local accommodations, and appreciating the natural beauty of the region. Cherie brings her perspective to Svalbard, having been drawn to its charm despite her tropical roots. Her journey from the Philippines to the Arctic was marked by a stint as a cruise ship chef before she set foot on Svalbard. Cherie recommends visiting Svalbard during the spring months for more daylight and various outdoor activities. Summer offers opportunities for hiking, while winter provides a chance to experience the polar night. She mentions key attractions such as Plata Fiala for panoramic views, boat cruises to see wildlife and glaciers, and visits to Russian settlements like Pyramiden and Barentsburg. Svalbard offers a majestic and unique Arctic experience for adventurous travelers seeking a connection with nature and a taste of life at the northernmost reaches of the world.

Connaissez vous Svalbard ? Un archipel glacé, pas très loin du pôle Nord, la moitié de l'année, il fait jour ou nuit, en permanence... Propriété de la Norvège, Svalbard est régi par un Traité séculaire qui assure la libre circulation des ressortissants des pays signataires. À Longyearbyen, la capitale de l'archipel, 2 500 habitants de 52 nationalités différentes forment donc une des communautés des plus cosmopolites et soudées de la planète. (Rediffusion) « Svalbard, un autre monde est possible », un Grand reportage d'Emilien Hofman.

Let's talk about the weather, Norwegians' favourite small talk topic! In this episode we are joined by Lukas Frank, who is working on a PhD on regional interaction between atmosphere, ocean and ice. Lukas has been involved with a project called iWin, Isfjorden Weather information network, which aim is to improve the local weather forecasting in Isfjorden, the area surrounding Longyearbyen. Through the project, they gather weather data that are crucial for a better understanding of the rapidly changing, local and regional climate system. We talk about weather models and their challenges in producing accurate forecasts in an Arctic environment where glaciers, sea ice and months of complete darkness or sunlight influence the accuracy. And you also get a tip or two about how to prepare weather-wise before embarking out on a trip in the wilderness. The podcast is produced by technician Simen Salomonsen Hjelle and information adviser Maria Philippa Rossi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Welcome to Svalbard, an island only 800 miles away from the geographical north pole. People actually live here year-round in a town called Longyearbyen! I had the privilege of speaking with Angie. She helps runs a hostel there called Gjestehuset (“guest house” in Norwegian). It's our next stop in the Big Blue Marble series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrebernier/support

We will talk about the Arctic Safety Centre and the ARCT-RISK project, a Research Council of Norway funded project focused on management of climate-related risk in Longyearbyen. This project, which employees all three researchers we interviewed, seeks to develop knowledge and tools to manage the effects of climate change on societies using the rapid climatic changes in Longyearbyen as a case-study. As an example of the collaboration between stakeholders this project encourages, we discuss a snow monitoring project involving cooperation between the municipality, Telenor Svalbard, and the Governor. By using relatively cheap technology, like what you would find in a smart home, the scientists can monitor the snow depth around town, and in real time send the data to avalanche observers and other risk managers. The system works so well that the Arctic Safety Centre has started a cooperation with Honningsvåg to assist them with the same technology and knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Svalbard, Norway, home to Polar Bears and Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world! This has been on my travel list for a few years and I was so excited to finally visit! It's such a beautiful spot and I hope you can get some awesome travel inspiration from this episode as I dive into the details of taking a trip there!

A discussion between Vitalik Buterin and Balaji Srinivasan on starting new countries, improving yourself, and upgrading Ethereum. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - A brief history of Ethereum 16:54 - The DAO hack 20:32 - The Devcon 2 attack 33:24 - The Merge 35:52 - Ethereum Roadmap 47:41 - The de-OFACization of Ethereum? 1:06:18 - Starting new countries 1:22:20 - Svalbard 1:27:29 - Network effects 1:33:12 - Regulation as a bounding box 1:35:42 - What new country would Vitalik start? 1:39:39 - Network states and social networks 1:43:19 - Advice on leveling up 1:51:17 - How Vitalik learned Chinese 1:55:14 - Learning by doing LINKS 1) Ethereum Average Block Time: https://ycharts.com/indicators/ethereum_average_block_time 2) What is EIP-1559: https://consensys.net/blog/quorum/what-is-eip-1559-how-will-it-change-ethereum 3) Quadratic Hash problem: https://bitcoinclassic.com/devel/Quadratic%20Hashing.html 4) The merge: https://ethereum.org/en/upgrades/merge 5) MEV watch: https://www.mevwatch.info 6) Sousveillance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sousveillance 7) Best weather cities to live in the US: https://wired.com/2014/02/see-u-s-cities-get-least-days-pleasant-weather 8) Global passport ranking: https://passportindex.org/byRank.php?ccode=cn 9) Longyearbyen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longyearbyen 10) Demography of the Roman Empire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demography_of_the_Roman_Empire VIDEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xhPqZZYJSE CREDITS Editing: twitter.com/DholakiaJaydeep Images: twitter.com/elijah10t SOCIAL thenetworkstate.com twitter.com/VitalikButerin twitter.com/balajis

Connaissez vous svalbard ? Un archipel glacé, pas très loin du pôle Nord, la moitié de l'année il fait jour ou nuit, en permanence... Propriété de la Norvège, svalbard est régi par un Traité séculaire qui assure la libre circulation des ressortissants des pays signataires. À Longyearbyen, la capitale de l'archipel, 2500 habitants de 52 nationalités différentes forment donc une des communautés des plus cosmopolites et soudées de la planète.  « Svalbard, un autre monde est possible », un Grand reportage d'Emilien Hofman.

Svalbard is the fastest warming place on earth. Deep inside the Arctic Circle, it is home to the world's northernmost settlement, Longyearbyen, which is estimated to be heating at six times the global average. People living here have a front row seat for the climate crisis - melting glaciers, rising sea levels, avalanches and landslides. Add to this an energy crisis in Europe fuelled by the war in Ukraine, which many experts believe is now undermining the fight against climate change. Nick Beake finds out what is being done to try to save Svalbard as we know it. Producer: Kate Vandy

Climate change is having a devastating impact on the North and the South Pole – melting glaciers and endangering the local wildlife. Kim Chakanetsa meets two women who are monitoring these changes closely. Hilde Fålun Strøm is an explorer and citizen scientist based in Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town in the Norwegian arctic. Hilde and her expedition partner, Sunniva Sorby, run Hearts in the Ice, a project raising awareness about climate change. In 2020 they became the first women-only team to overwinter in the High Arctic, where they gathered data for climate change research. Dr Irene Schloss is an Argentinian biologist based in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city. She is a principal investigator with the National Council of the Research of Argentina, for the Instituto Antártico Argentino and the Austral Center of Scientific Research. She holds a PhD in biological oceanography and for the past 25 years has been monitoring the impact of climate change on plankton and other marine life in Antarctica. Produced by Alice Gioia (Image: (L) Hilde Fålun Strøm, credit Catherine Lemblé. (R) Irene Schloss, credit Jeremías Di Pietro.)

ABELS TÅRN fra HUSET på Svalbard Hvilke spor vil finnes fra vår tid om 480 millioner år. Hvor mange mygg som må til for å suge livet ut av en voksen mann? Kan man erstatte tapte hvite områder på jorden med andre hvite flater? Finnes det noen måte å gjøre seg uattraktiv for flått? Maja Lundes stiller panelet spørsmål og svarer på hvorfor hennes nye bok er lagt til Svalbard. Hva vil skje om vi ikke gjør noen klimatiltak nå? Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

#369: What happens when you put three of the saltiest, Norwegian, high latitude sailors on the same boat? They record a podcast, of course!  August and Emma were joined by Oyvind Nilssen and Jon Amtrup on ISBJØRN in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Oyvind founded and runs Duen Experience, offering charters on his epic sailboat in Arctic Norway. Jon is an author and sailor, and has literally written the books on sailing in Norway and the high latitudes. Jon has also been skippering ISBJØRN this past summer.  The four of us discuss what's unique about sailing in the high latitudes and the Arctic, from ice to polar bears to weather forecasting. We filmed this episode (thanks James Austrums!) and you can find that video on The QUARTERDECK. -- If you liked this conversation you'll LOVE The QUARTERDECK, 59 North's 'deep dives on the art of seamanship.' Join our interactive community and get involved in the conversation at quarterdeck.59-north.com. First two weeks FREE, then multiple pricing options thereafter.  -- ON THE WIND is presented by new sponsor Earth Fed Muscle and by our old friends at Weems & Plath. Learn more about both sponsors on the show, or follow the links above.

The former coal mining town and current Arctic research hub has developed a reputation for superb wines and Nordic fine dining.

In this episode Gerry van der Walt, who is preparing to return to Svalbard to host another Arctic expedition, shares some interesting facts about the small town of Longyearbyen.

Jonas Orset is a bike racer and ultra endurance cyclist from Norway, who has recently completed the world's northernmost Everesting in Longyearbyen, Norway. A multiple time Everester, Jonas also tells us about his incredible Everesting in a tunnel.