The Digital Press

A historic Swedish church weighing 672 tonnes is being slowly moved 5 kilometers to save it from subsidence caused by Europe's largest underground mine expansion.

Why it matters: The church move preserves cultural heritage amid a massive town relocation threatened by mining activities.

The big picture: Kiruna's entire urban center is being relocated over decades due to ground instability from iron ore mining.

The stakes: Indigenous Sámi community fears land disruption will harm reindeer herding and their cultural traditions.

Commenters say: Many admire the engineering feat and cultural preservation, while some criticize the mining's broader environmental and social impacts.