Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, known for its volcanic landscape, geothermal activity, and fishing industry.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its proposal for a whaling ban, which would isolate Norway and Japan, and for significant business developments like Treble's funding and Climeworkes' carbon capture advancements.

Latest on Iceland

• Iceland is ‘critical outpost’ for security, Rubio says during visit
• Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
• Iceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industry
• Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated
• Climeworks Doubles CO2 Capture Performance at Iceland Carbon Removal Plant
• Trump sparks fury with post of map with Canada, Iceland as part of US
• Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendum
• marked by its official launch in Croatia and Iceland

Connections

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