Thousands of tourists have pledged to behave responsibly on their travels in Iceland since a campaign run by tourism promotion site Inspired by Iceland kicked off on Friday.
Environment
Neglected to Report Environmental Damage
The company Orka náttúrunnar neglected to report contamination of the Andakílsá river to The Environment Agency of Iceland when it occurred.
Silicon Plant Furnace Working Again
The furnace at United Silicon’s plant in Helguvík, Southwest Iceland was started up again Saturday night, following the repair of a raw material conveyor belt.
Fence Raised at Skógafoss Waterfall
Staff of The Environment Agency of Iceland have set up a fence by Skógafoss waterfall in South Iceland.
Reopening of Silicon Plant Opposed
The residents’ association Opponents Against Heavy Industry in Helguvík is opposing the Environment Agency of Iceland’s decision to permit the reopening of United Silicon’s plant.
Pollution Accident Unearthed in Keflavík?
The Suðurnes Public Health Authority has halted road construction in an area called Flugvellir in Keflavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula, due to tar pollution.
Off-Road Driving Is Deplorable Promotion
Some travel companies distribute videos showing off-road driving in Iceland and poor treatment of nature.
Large Area of Moss Damaged
When Styrmir Sigurðsson went hiking by Grindaskörð on the Reykjanes peninsula in Southwest Iceland recently, he discovered major tire tracks in a large area of the moss-covered landscape.
Polluters by Mývatn Must Pay
Iceland’s Minister for the Environment Björt Ólafsdóttir says it’s out of the question for the state to pay for sewage treatment for hotels or other businesses by Mývatn lake in Northeast Iceland.
Nordic Beach Cleanup Saturday
Tomorrow, the Nordic Beach Cleanup takes place on Snæfellsnes peninsula, West Iceland.
Greenhouse Gases Increase in Iceland
The emission of greenhouse gases continues to increase in Iceland, contrary to goals.
Silicon Factory Added Tallest Part After Planning Process Ended
It has emerged that the tallest part of the embattled, currently closed, silicon factory at Helguvík was built without permission.
Sea Monster Hails Coastal Clean-up Campaign
The Clean Up Iceland campaign officially launched yesterday with the beaching of a plastic sea monster.
Silicon Factory Fire Caused by Broken Pipe
High-tension equipment came loose and led to the start of last week’s fire at the United Silicon plant at Helguvík, on Reykjanes peninsula, southwest Iceland.
New Silicon Plant: Locals Worried
Residents and local leaders in Norðurþing, northeast Iceland, are closely following what’s going on at the currently-shut-down United Silicon factory at Helguvík, southwest Iceland.
Plastic Pollution Campaign Starts Tomorrow
Every year, 300 million tons of plastic are manufactured in the world—with only a small proportion of this ever making its way to recycling or re-use.
Embattled Silicon Plant Under More Heat
It has emerged that the Environment Agency of Iceland gave the United Silicon factory in Helguvík official written warning that it was likely to be shut down in a letter dated April 12 this year. The reason for the letter was the release of substances into the environment which could have long-...
Silicon Plant Must Close: Environment Minister
Björt Ólafsdóttir, Iceland’s environment minister, says she has had more than enough of the developing situation at the United Silicon factory at Helguvík. Her comments come following a fire at the plant last night.
Reykjavík Proposes Environmental Protections
The City of Reykjavík has requested for the island of Akurey in Kollafjörður and the saltmarshes in Grafarvogur to be nationally protected. This is one of several recommendations in the newly-published strategy on biodiversity in the capital region in the coming decade.
Dam Debate: People vs. Nature?
The environmental NGO Landvernd has sent the Icelandic parliament its reaction to the recent parliamentary proposal on the classification of new power plant developments in the third stage of the national Master Plan on the subject.
Paris Goal Takes Hard Work to Reach
Iceland will not be able to reach the climate goal set by the Paris Agreement, without an effort being made in that regard.
Power Plant Pollution Surprises Reykjavík Energy
The hydrogen sulfide pollution from Hellisheiði geothermal power plant came as a surprise to Reykjavík Energy, which operates the plant.
Sh*t Happens in Mývatn
According to the CEO of Landvernd, the Icelandic Environment Association, hotel owners who profit from their proximity to Mývatn lake, North Iceland, are allowed to profit at the cost of the lake without the intervention of institutions whose role it is to protect the lake’s surroundings.
Cave Vandalized 40 Years Ago
We reported on Tuesday that Grjótagjá cave in North Iceland had been vandalized.
Cave near Mývatn Vandalized
Large letters have been painted on the wall of Grjótagjá cave, near Mývatn lake, North Iceland.