South Iceland football team celebrating under volcano’s gaze
The icelandic VISA Cup got fired up yesterday as KFR from Hvolsvollur played against Arborg only 30 kilometres away from the fiery volcano of Eyjafjal...
Greenland thaw causing greenhouse gases
A new study has revealed that nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas 298-times more powerful than carbon dioxide, is being released by thawing permafrost in ...
Nano particle cancer warning from Danish experts
Danish experts have warned that some types of nano products could cause cancer in a similar way to asbestos exposure.
Geothermal power plant course developed in Iceland
Due to the recent technological advances in geothermal power plant development in Iceland and its growing potential as a widespread power source, the ...
Seafood and sushi restaurants becoming popular in Iceland
The fish and seafood industry have both been synonymous with Iceland and its restaurants since the late fifties. Today is no exception, with sushi res...
New Arctic species may be created by climate change
A researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has said that climate change could lead to greater inter-species breeding.
Debate over Norwegian offshore oil and gas estimates
A new report from Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has estimated that there are nearly NOK 500 billion (USD 90 million) worth of untapped gas and...
Flight schedules in Iceland back to normal
(This article relates to the 2010 eruption at Eyjafjallajokull. For information on the May 2011 eruption at Grimsvotn, please check the IceNews homepa...