Why Finland s Coldest Town Might Host Summer Olympics

Have you seen how killer whales are changing the Arctic: The small Finnish town of Salla, which lies just within the Arctic Circle, is bidding to host the Olympic Games in summer 2032. But behind the satirical candidacy is a serious message: climate change is rapidly altering Sallas pristine Arctic landscape. Home to the northern lynx, great grey owl, reindeer and wolves, the region of Lapland, or Sápmi, is a delicately balanced ecosystem. What impact could rising temperatures have on the wildlife and people who live here Check out our Arctic playlist to find out even more about the fascinating species that live in the worlds northernmost reaches: