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Reykjavík to Reduce Gas Stations by Half by 2025
Reykjavík is set to dramatically reduce the number of gas stations in the city by 2030, Vísir reports. Currently, there are 75 gas stations in
Larissa Kyzer
May 11, 2019
Tag: carbon emissions
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 & Travel Archive
Twice as Many Travellers Offsetting Their Carbon Emissions
About 100 people have offset the carbon emissions from their flights to and from Iceland so far this year, which is already double the number
Larissa Kyzer
May 3, 2019
Business
Emissions Will Increase by 10% if Silicon Plant Reopens
Iceland’s greenhouse gas emissions will increase by over 10% if the silicon plant in Helguvík resumes its operations, RÚV reports. This data was provided by
Larissa Kyzer
May 1, 2019
Nature & Travel Archive
Icelanders Feel ‘Flight Shame’ Over Increased Air Travel Emissions
Eighty-three percent of Icelanders traveled abroad last year—the highest percentage of citizens to do so since 2009. This data was published in a report by
Larissa Kyzer
April 25, 2019
Nature
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rose in Iceland
Greenhouse gas emissions directly under government responsibility rose by 2.2% between 2016 and 2017, RÚV reports. The data comes from a recent report by the
Jelena Ćirić
April 16, 2019
Nature
Iceland Has Highest Per-Capita CO2 Emissions in EU and EFTA
Iceland has the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions when all the economies in the EU and EFTA are compared side-by-side. This result came forth
Larissa Kyzer
November 8, 2018
Nature & Travel Archive
CO2 Emissions from Tourism Quintupled in 20 Years
Carbon dioxide emissions from the tourism industry have increased more than fivefold since 1995 and tripled since 2012. The data comes from the Air Emission Account
Jelena Ćirić
October 31, 2018
Nature
Speculations on Imminent Katla Eruption Were Premature, Says Geophysicist
Reports that the formidable Katla volcano is gearing up for an imminent eruption were premature, says a leading geophysicist. RÚV reports that a recent publication co-authored by
Larissa Kyzer
September 23, 2018
Magazine
Helping the World Breathe
For a long time, wetlands were an underestimated part of the Icelandic ecosystem. But times are changing. People are starting to realise that wetlands are an indispensable water resource and serve a significant ecological purpose. Wetlands are home to a variety of species, ranging from plants to small animals, which depend on the conditions provided by wetlands for survival. Amongst those are birds – over 90% of birds that breed in Iceland rely, to some extent, on wetlands.
Iceland Review
August 4, 2018
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