Greenland ice melts 17 times faster amid record-breaking heat wave in Iceland, Greenland

Greenland's ice sheet melted 17 times faster than average during the heat wave in May, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) reported on Wednesday. “Temperatures over Iceland as observed this May are record-breaking, more than 13 …

Record-breaking heat wave due to climate change hits Iceland & Greenland: Scientists

In May, both Iceland and Greenland experienced record-breaking heat. A new rapid analysis has found that the heat wave in both regions was made worse and more likely in today’s warmer climate. The analysis was conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA), …

Greenland and Iceland saw a record-setting heat wave in May. What does that mean for the world?

Senior Chinese legislator visits Iceland to boost ties

HELSINKI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qingwei, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, led a delegation to Iceland from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of the Icelandic parliament, aiming to deepen …

British activist facing jail in Iceland after protesting against whale hunting

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Why hottest May on record for Greenland and Iceland is bad news for the world

Iceland Pauses Fin Whale Slaughter—but the Fight Isn’t Over

This summer, Iceland’s only whaling company has halted its fin whale hunt, citing lack of demand in Japan. While it’s a rare moment of relief, it’s not a victory—Japan, Norway, and Iceland remain the only countries still conducting legal commercial whaling …

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May

Human-caused climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the world, scientists said in …

Here comes the brrrrr-ide! Iceland frozen food worker is delivered to church in one of their vans - after meeting her ...

Heard the one about the bride who arrived at her wedding in a frozen food delivery van - but didn't get cold feet? Lovebirds Faye Reilly and George 'Billy' Fox first met in the aisles of an Iceland store in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where Ms …

Iceland and Greenland sizzle: What does record heat in Arctic region mean for the world?

Human-caused climate change has led to an unnatural spike in Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees. The record-setting May heat wave raises concerns about the long-term implications of melting Arctic ice for weather around the world, …