Longyearbyen, Norway, bans birth and death due to permafrost and limited medical care

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Longyearbyen, Norway, prohibits burials and births due to permafrost and limited medical facilities. Bodies do not decompose in the frozen ground, posing a disease risk. Pregnant women must travel to mainland Norway for safe delivery. The town prioritizes survival and public health, with residents leaving for medical care, reflecting life dictated by Arctic conditions.


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