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Iceland's Glaciers Warn of Global Meltdown
Iceland was once completely covered by ice, but according to climate scientists, all its glaciers will disappear within the next two hundred years. While many Icelanders welcome the warmer weather, scientists are very concerned about how rapidly the glaciers are melting
Iceland's Landscapes
Iceland's beautiful landscape ranges from volcanic rock and hot springs to miles of thick glacial ice.
Global warming a boon to Icelandic farmers?
Icelandic farmers are capitalizing on global warming to grow new crops like barley and wheat. But along with expanded production come unprecedented threats.
Earthquakes and volcanoes make their mark in Iceland
Residents of south west Iceland work to clean up after another
Earthquake hits the town of Selfoss, the third in the past 10 years.
With more and more natural disaster hitting the island country experts
start to investigate the role global warming may be playing.
The Aluminum Smelting Process at Alcoa Fjardaál
Learn about the energy-intensive process of aluminum smelting.
Sustainability of Karahnjukar Dam in Question
Built as a means to create jobs in East Iceland, the Karahnjukar Dam was supposed to improve Iceland's economy. But global warming and a global economic crisis raises questions about the dam's sustainability.