A search is underway for Alec Luhn, an award-winning American journalist who has not been heard from since setting off on a hiking trip in western Norway last Thursday.

The climate writer began his hike in the Folgefonna region of Ullensvang, an area known for its extensive glaciers, rugged landscapes and unpredictable weather.

Norwegian police believe Luhn is still alive, according to Norwegian outlet Verdens Gang .

Newsweek has contacted the Western Police District of Norway via email for comment.

The Context

News of Luhn's disappearance drew significant attention due to his prominence in climate journalism and his reputation for reporting from high-risk, remote, and often politically sensitive regions. Over the past decade, Luhn has covered the climate crisis from the Arctic, Si

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