Japan nuclear explosions prompts Finland iodine rush
Fears of possible radioactive leakages from explosions at a nuclear plant in Japan have prompted Finns to rush to the shops for iodine.
Renewable energy via sub-sea cable to Europe examined by Landsvirkjun
A potential sub-sea cable to Europe carrying renewable energy from Iceland is being looked into by Landsvirkjun.
“Iceland should be exporting hydrogen”
A letter from an IceNews reader with some interesting ideas about Iceland’s energy reserves:
Investment agreement signed for construction of silicon-metal facility in Iceland
An agreement, based on a new framework legislation on incentives for foreign direct investments, has recently been signed by the Icelandic Silicon Cor...
Finnish laundry habits ‘a threat to health’?
Finns are risking their health by following clothing care labels too stringently, according to a new report.
Landsvirkjun and Icelandic Silicon Corporation sign a new power contract
(Press Release): Landsvirkjun has signed a new Power Purchase Agreement with Icelandic Silicon Corporation, a company where Globe Speciality Metals (N...
Power plant to double as ski slope
Denmark’s flat landscape will no longer prevent people from enjoying downhill skiing after plans were revealed to turn a power plant into an artificia...
Body heat harnessed for heating at Stockholm Central Station
A Swedish company has found a way to harness the body heat of people passing through Stockholm’s Central Station and use it to warm an office block ac...