The Environment
Fairly unpolluted and environmentally friendly Iceland has plenty of environmental issues to consider.
Weather in Iceland in Spring and Early Summer
This spring was cold and the summer begins with a dash of cold breeze from the Arctic. For people living in the northern hemisphere the spring and summer…
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Green and Sustainable Golfing in Iceland
Golfing is big in Iceland. With sixty-five golf clubs the sport is quite popular all around Iceland. All sixty-five golf clubs have now pledged to achieve…
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Opposite Sides of Energy and Wealth
The recent events in Japan have triggered a lot of thoughts on energy issues. Iceland may be a long way from Japan, yet we live on the same planet and…
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Positive Effects of the Karahnjukar Project
The Karahnjukar project along with the construction of the Aluminum Factory in Reydarfjordur has brought great economic prosperity to the East Fjords of…
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Negative Effects of the Karahnjukar Project
The construction of the Karahnjukar Dam has created great controversy in Iceland. The arguments are mostly regarding the enormity of the construction and…
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The Constructions at Karahnjukar Dam
After driving the road to the Karahnjukar Dam with the fantastic views of Iceland’s beautiful wilderness you will be shocked when you see the Karahnjukar…
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Guidance on Mountain Climbing in Iceland is Necessary for Novices
The mountains in Iceland aren't among the worlds highest. The highest mountain is approx. 2111 meters. That doesn't mean the mountains are easy to climb…
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The Dam Nation with a Touch of Ambiguity
Iceland is one of the cleanest countries in the world. Iceland’s energy is mostly generated by hydro energy. House heating is mostly generated by geothermal…
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Karahnjukar Hydropower Project
The Karahnjukar project is the largest construction project ever entered into in Iceland. It involves damming two rivers in east Iceland to produce hydroelectricity…
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Nordlingaalda Diversion in Iceland Causing Stir Among Environmentalists
Icelanders generate most of the electricity they need from dams and water fall power stations. Most Icelanders approve of the method used to generate electricity,…
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The Unlimited Resource Available to All Tourists
A wise man said once "best things in life are free" and this is a saying that fits one of Iceland’s purest and healthiest resource; the drinking water.…
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The Clean Air in Iceland
In Iceland you will experience air so clean you feel it a shot through your brain. It gives you a feeling you just have to suck it all up and enjoy!
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The Clean Country
Iceland is one of Europe’s least polluted countries. The renewable energy used to generate electricity and house heating is helping a lot to keep Iceland’s…
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Effects of Global Warming on Iceland
Global warming is having effects on Iceland as well as many other countries. Average temperature has been rising worldwide in the past few years. Icelanders…
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