Greenland’s ice sheet rapidly melting and unstable
Greenland’s ice sheet is said to be melting rapidly and is no longer classed as stable, according to a recent study published in the Nature Climate Jo...
Björk to play concert in protest at changes to conservation laws
Icelandic singer Björk is to headline a concert in protest at her country’s government’s plans to change conservation laws. The musician will be the s...
Icelandic whalers take Canadian route to Japan
After being banned from entering European ports, Icelandic whalers are using ports and railways in Canada to transport their whale meat to Japan.
US considers Iceland sanctions over whaling
The US claims Iceland’s whaling is breaking an international agreement and is said to be considering economic sanctions over the issue.
Greenland’s fastest-moving glacier breaks speed record
Greenland’s Jakobshavn Glacier is moving ice from the country’s ice sheet at a faster speed than has ever been recorded, according to researchers in W...
Swedish police on the trail of Danish poacher
Police in the south of Sweden are investigating a 36-year-old Dane they suspect of poaching red deer, fallow deer and wild boar. The police believe he...
Finn completes African challenge for mountain gorillas
Finn Jyri Reinikka has completed his 800km run in Africa to raise awareness about the plight of the mountain gorilla. The Hameenlinna resident said he...
Whale beer ban pleases environmentalists
Environmentalists have welcomed the news that a controversial whale meal beer has been banned by Icelandic authorities.