Norway completes controversial seismic survey near Lofoten Islands
Despite the outcry from local environmental groups, the Norwegian energy authority has wrapped up a full seismic survey of the Arctic waters around th...
IKEA expands efforts to encourage green lifestyles
Greenbiz.com reports that over the next five years, IKEA will invest some USD 77 million in clean technology start-ups specialising in green tech prod...
Environmental bank account launched by Glitnir
Nordic bank Glitnir has unveiled a new savings account in Norway and Iceland that is designed to help the environment. The Save&Save account offer...
Iceland Express goes green with new Boeing aircraft
Icelandic low-fares carrier Iceland Express signed an agreement this week in Reykjavik which will see the introduction of two Boeing 737-700 aircraft ...
Fiji Water shuts down factory in response to new bottling tax
Bottled water giant Fiji Water has closed operations following the interim government’s decision to levy a 20 cents per litre tax on all bottled water...
Iceland to produce a ‘Green Map’ of eco-friendly places
Following the trend in Iceland to pioneer sustainable and eco-friendly practices, the country will soon also provide a ‘green map’ of places to find e...
Sigur Ros and Bjork concert live on the Internet
The Icelandic news publication Morgunbladid will be showing tomorrow’s free outdoor concert with Sigur Ros and Bjork live on its website at mbl....
Grimsson speaks at debate in Doha
Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson recently participated in a debate in Doha entitled the “Economics of Energy.” According to reports by CNN, ...