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British stores are setting designated shopping times for elderly patrons

March 18, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Older citizens are most vulnerable to coronavirus, but these residents still need to access critical food supplies. To protect and provide for older citizens, some Iceland supermarkets in the UK are reserving time for senior residents to come shop in peace without the stress and … [Read more...] about British stores are setting designated shopping times for elderly patrons

There will be no whaling season in Iceland this year

July 17, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Hunting whales has long been a part of Iceland’s tradition, but that tradition is set to expire after the island nation suspended commercial whale hunting this year. Demand by tourists for “traditional” minke whale meat in Icelandic restaurants has partially driven the hunt for … [Read more...] about There will be no whaling season in Iceland this year

Iceland’s capital takes a bold step towards emission-free transportation

May 15, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

While some cities use congestion pricing too low emission zones — like London’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone — Iceland’s capital is taking another interesting approach as a city looking to lower emissions going forward. Reykjavík has recently approved a plan to reduce the number … [Read more...] about Iceland’s capital takes a bold step towards emission-free transportation

Scientists in Iceland are slashing the country’s CO2 by turning it into solid rock

May 14, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Taking the carbon burden off of our atmosphere is a prerequisite for curbing global warming, and thankfully, scientists over the world are working on a great variety of solutions to help us achieve this. Take Iceland, for instance, where 21st Century alchemists are transforming … [Read more...] about Scientists in Iceland are slashing the country’s CO2 by turning it into solid rock

Iceland’s hot springs are helping farmers to grow vegetables all year round

December 6, 2018 by Jurriaan Kamp

Besides generating a quarter of the country’s electricity, Iceland’s geothermal energy allows farmers to practice agriculture all year round. The naturally hot water is piped in to heat the greenhouses and the hot springs are also a key power source for the artificial lights that … [Read more...] about Iceland’s hot springs are helping farmers to grow vegetables all year round

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