The Arctic is under threat from plastic litter pollution, new report shows
Plastic pollution in general – and in the world’s oceans in particular – has emerged as a major environmental problem, and is now acknowledged as a th...
Ocean acidification – A grave threat to global marine life
Ocean acidification may be the most devastating result of climate change for mankind to tackle. What it means in simple terms is that the oceans are ...
Advertisement from tour guides damaging Iceland
The travel industry in Iceland has a great responsibility when it comes to protecting the fragile nature of the volcanic island. Regrettably they don’...
Icelandic president opens international oceans summit
The President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, yesterday gave the opening address at the World Oceans Summit in Singapore.
Iceland welcomes first migratory birds of the year
The year’s first migratory birds have arrived in Iceland, giving the country’s land dwellers their first glimpse (and sound) of spring.
Faithful encouraged to practice ‘eco-fasting’
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland is encouraging its flock to take a different slant on Lent this year by committing to ‘eco-fasting’.
Icelandic president en route to Antarctica
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the President of Iceland, and First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff, are currently sailing to Antarctica, according to the President...
Greenland offering first east coast oil drilling licences
Greenlandic authorities have opened bidding on oil prospecting licences to the east of the country for the first time. Interest is said to be strong, ...