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Iceland

World 6 years ago

Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

As the world recently marked the warmest July ever on record, a bronze plaque was mounted on a bare rock in a ceremony on the former glacier in western Iceland, attended by local researchers and their peers at Rice University in the United States who initiated the project.

Environment 6 years ago

Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

Iceland on Sunday honors the passing of Okjokull, its first glacier lost to climate change, as scientists warn that some 400 others on the subarctic island risk the same fate.

Environment 6 years ago

'Only you know' if we did enough, says memorial to Iceland's lost glacier

Iceland's first glacier to be lost to rising temperatures is to be marked with a memorial carrying a grim warning about the impact of climate change if the world fails to act on time.

News 6 years ago

Iceland tops Europe as most expensive

The hot springs of Iceland are not the only thing making tourists sweat, as a look at the hotel or lunch bill will tell you that most things cost more, sometimes much more, than anywhere else in Europe.

Tips 6 years ago

Dos and don’ts of an Iceland road trip

Here are some things to consider before going on a road trip to Iceland.

Environment 6 years ago

Iceland tries to bring back trees razed by the Vikings

Before being colonized by the Vikings, Iceland was lush with forests but the fearsome warriors razed everything to the ground and the nation is now struggling to reforest the island.

Environment 6 years ago

Iceland glacier national park named World Heritage site

UNESCO on Friday added Iceland's Vatnajokull National Park, Europe's largest with a landscape of "fire and ice," to its World Heritage List.

News 6 years ago

Iceland readies for ‘deeper recession’ amid tourism concerns

Iceland is preparing for a deeper recession this year amid dropping tourism arrivals and a disastrous fishing season, central bank Governor Mar Gudmundsson said.

News 6 years ago

Iceland is promoting its tap water as a luxury product, for good reason

Iceland is asking tourists and visitors to "drink responsibly" in a campaign that markets the country's tap water as a premium, luxury product.

Environment 6 years ago

Iceland turns carbon dioxide to rock for cleaner air

In the heart of Iceland's volcano country, 21st-century alchemists are transforming carbon dioxide into rock for eternity, cleaning the air of harmful emissions that cause global warming.

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Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

'Only you know' if we did enough, says memorial to Iceland's lost glacier

Iceland tops Europe as most expensive

Dos and don’ts of an Iceland road trip

Iceland tries to bring back trees razed by the Vikings

Iceland glacier national park named World Heritage site

Iceland readies for ‘deeper recession’ amid tourism concerns

Iceland is promoting its tap water as a luxury product, for good reason

Iceland turns carbon dioxide to rock for cleaner air

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Your Opinion Matters

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