Environment

Fuel Spill No Longer Likely for Stranded Cargo Ship

Contrary to the previous belief that the ship was leaking gasoline, closer examination of the hull yesterday revealed that it is, in fact, unlikely that any of the gasoline drums on board were compromised.

Cargo Ship Runs Aground

Gasoline is leaking from the Norwegian cargo ship Fjordvik, which was transporting concrete and ran aground this weekend.

Iceland Joins World Green Building Council

As of this week, Iceland is the newest member of the World Green Building Council.

CO2 Emissions from Tourism Quintupled in 20 Years

Carbon dioxide emissions from the tourism industry have increased more than fivefold since 1995.

Majority of Icelanders in Favour of Banning Plastic Bags

61% of Icelanders support a total ban on the use of disposable plastic bags in stores. Large supermarkets have recently decided to stop offering disposable plastic bags to their customers.

Climate Activists Call for Immediate, “Effective Action”

“We have one simple demand,” read the press release. “[T]hat effective action be taken immediately to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

Iceland Lagging in Plastic Recycling

Icelanders could be recycling their plastic using green energy instead of burning it or sending it abroad.

Plan Underway to Halt the Spread of Lupines in Húsavík

The Nootka lupine was introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and assist in revegetation efforts, but these purple blossoms often interfere with the growth and proliferation of native species.

Árneshreppur Municipal Election Results Challenged

The results from the municipal elections in Árneshreppur have been charged, as environmental activists changed their legal residence to affect the voting.

Environmental Activists Fraudulently Change Constituencies

Registers Iceland has requested police help verify legal residence changes, which have increased greatly on the eve of municipal elections.

Reykjadalur Valley Reopened

The Environment Agency of Iceland has reopened Reykjadalur valley to visitors.

More Waste Produced in Iceland than Ever Before

Over a million tons of waste was produced in Iceland in 2016—the largest amount of waste that's ever been produced in the country.

Environment Agency Closes Reykjadalur

The Environment Agency of Iceland has decided to temporarily close Reykjadalur valley to visitors due to environmental strain.

Drilling by Crater Row Called “Ruthless Exploitation”

Icelandic energy company HS Orka has begun clearing drilling lots by the Eldvörp crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

You Can Now Drive Iceland’s Ring Road by Electric Car

Iceland’s Ring Road is now equipped with a network of electric car charging stations, making it possible to drive around the entire country by electric car for the first time ever.

President of Iceland Takes Up ‘Plogging’

The President of Iceland was spotted ‘plogging’ last weekend, a new exercise trend combining jogging with picking up litter.

Mývatn Area Sewage Treatment Plan Approved

The Public Health Authority of Northeast Iceland has approved a joint plan between Skútustaðahreppur municipality and 13 local companies to reform sewage treatment in the region.