Geothermal energy conference to take place in Reykjavík Iceland
The Iceland Geothermal energy conference, IGC 2013, is set to take place at the Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavík between 5th – 8th March next year...
Salmon conservation group welcomes Greenland fishing ruling
A moratorium on commercial salmon fishing in Greenland will continue after a decision was reached by the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organizati...
Endangered bison find new home on Danish island
An endangered species of bison from Poland has been given a new home on Denmark’s Bornholm Island. One bull and six female European bison were deliver...
Greenland sees hottest May temperatures on record
Greenland has recorded its hottest May temperatures since records began, as the mercury hit 24.8°C (76.6°F) on the southern coast.
Iceland seafood firm gets Olympic ban for fishy whaling links
An animal rights group has managed to ensure that no food from an Icelandic company with links to whaling will be sold at this year’s London Olympics....
Ancient methane being released by Arctic melt
Scientists have reported finding thousands of sites in Greenland and Alaska where ancient methane gas is bubbling into the atmosphere, possibly with g...
Summer to see unique volcano magma chamber tours in Iceland
Tourists visiting Iceland this summer have the opportunity to experience a unique volcano tour in the interior of Þríhnúkagígur, a volcano that has be...
Chinese tycoon plans huge Iceland tourism resort
A Chinese businessman has been given initial approval to rent a plot of land in Iceland and develop it into a vast tourism and nature retreat.