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Takeaways:
- The town of Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard is far from major pollution and therefore has some of the cleanest air in the world.
- The town has a population of 45, most of which are scientists monitoring atmospheric pollution.
- Researchers have seen a decrease in heavy metals such as lead and mercury, mainly due to tightening rules on the burning of waste and industry.
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