Military dispute over Arctic resources unlikely
The natural resources of the Arctic region are unlikely to lead to any military conflict in the region according to new research by the Fridtjof Nanse...
Greenland faces crucial decision on its future
The Premier of Greenland, Kuupik Kleist, has claimed that his country is at a crossroads with decisions to be made in the determining of the future of...
Islandsbanki at the GEA Geothermal Finance Forum in New York
Islandsbanki is proud to support the U.S. Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) and its Geothermal Energy Finance Forum 2010, which takes place on Thurs...
Geothermal energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources
Renewable energy has been an important topic at the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen. Applying and developing Geothermal Energy technol...
Renewed popularity for nuclear power
Years of stout opposition towards nuclear energy is fading, as global warming causes increased acceptance.
Iceland beats the United States in search for renewable energy
According to a wholesale data-centre hosting company, Verne Global, Iceland is the world’s number one location for cheap and environmentally sound ene...
Finland approves Nord Stream pipeline
The Finnish government last week approved the proposal for the construction of the 1,220 kilometre Nord Stream natural gas pipeline which will be rout...
Congestion charges to be implemented in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki Board has voted 8-6 in favour of introducing congestion charges for the Finnish capital. The decision was made after the proposal...