On Thursday, October 19th, the coal power plant in Longyearbyen will close for good. The plant has provided warmth and light for the residents for over 40 years.
It’s not really mentioned in the article, but they’re doing a remarkable job returning the site to nature. With the exception of a few buildings that are heritage protected, the goal is to leave no trace.
It’s not really mentioned in the article, but they’re doing a remarkable job returning the site to nature. With the exception of a few buildings that are heritage protected, the goal is to leave no trace.
I couldn’t immediately find the article I read about it, but here is a looong one on the topic.