For $490 million, last private land in Arctic archipelago can be yours
The massive tract of land could be an investment project for a high-net-worth individual looking to make an impact as an environmentalist.
In the High Arctic, a Manhattan-size piece of land with geopolitical implications has hit the market for €300 million ($490 million).
The sale comes as the Arctic experienced its warmest summer in 2023, and the Svalbard region has had less sea ice, more rain and higher temperatures because of climate change. The sea-ice loss is a boon to Russia, which has been gaining access to additional shipping routes and energy reserves as the territory opens up.
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