Day: May 7, 2019

Nature

Icelandic Clergy Urge Government to Declare Climate Emergency

Clergy of the National Church of Iceland are calling for the government to declare a state of emergency due to climate change, RÚV reports. The

Jelena Ćirić May 7, 2019

Nature

Single-Use Plastic Bags Banned in Iceland

The Icelandic Parliament passed a bill yesterday banning single-use plastic bags, Fréttablaðið reports. As of July 1, stores will not be allowed to provide plastic

Jelena Ćirić May 7, 2019

Nature

Increasing Danger of Landslides in Iceland

Experts say landslides are becoming more common in Iceland, partially around glaciers and along the island’s south coast. Geologist and landslide researcher Þorsteinn Sæmundsson told

Jelena Ćirić May 7, 2019

Culture

Rooted: The deepening world of Icelandic genealogy

Genealogy has long been practiced and celebrated in Iceland, whose small population and strong sense of community have paved the way for a desire to preserve one’s lineage.

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KT Browne May 7, 2019