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Iceland Project Plays Dice With Nature, And Loses
2013-04-22 09:34:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Inter Press Service: Since the controversial Karahnjukar dam in East Iceland was brought into operation in 2006, conditions in the downstream Lagarfljot lake have become much worse, according to information gathered by the energy company Landsvirkjun. Some of the changes are irreversible, scientists say. The information divulged by Landsvirkjun comes from a draft report that was presented to the local municipal council. Lagarfljot lake is 92 km long and is actually a series of lakes with a river running through...
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China cozies up to Iceland in race for Arctic resources
2013-04-15 07:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: It is clear why Iceland is interested in China: the Arctic nations prime minister is currently in Beijing to sign a free-trade agreement that will boost Icelandic fish exports more than somewhat. But why is China so interested in Iceland? Perhaps because the Arctic is shaping up to be one of the worlds future hot spots, as the melting icecap reveals a potential treasure-trove of natural resources and clears new shipping routes. China has an interest in the region and it wants to be part of the...
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Iceland Orders HV Submarine and Underground Cable
2013-03-13 17:12:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Landsnet, the Icelandic transmission system operator, has ordered a high-voltage submarine and underground power-cable system that will transport electricity from the mainland to the volcanic island of Heimaey.
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Traditionally Progressive Iceland Mulls Internet Porn Ban
2013-02-19 19:31:00| TechNewsWorld
Iceland's credentials as a progressive country are beyond reproach. The prime minister is openly gay, for starters, plus the recently rewritten constitution included input from citizens who joined the discussion via social media. Even so, Iceland is considering a ban of online pornography.
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Iceland works to block Internet porn
2013-02-15 03:37:17| CNET News.com
In an effort to ensure that children aren't exposed to violent pornography, the Nordic nation is trying to enact laws that would ban all X-rated Web sites. [Read more]
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