Aug 24 Watch 8:39 In Iceland, refugee population helps yield diversity, economic growth By PBS News Hour As refugees from war flee across continental Europe, a few have found safety in an unlikely place: Iceland. New legislation there relaxes immigration controls, worrying some residents -- but more citizens favor diversifying their mostly white and Christian nation. In… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 8:50 To combat climate change, these scientists are turning CO2 into rock By PBS News Hour Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming. But what if there were a way to turn that gas into rock and store it safely, thousands of feet underground? One power plant in Iceland is attempting… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch this soccer announcer’s raucous takedown of England after Iceland victory By Richard Coolidge The tiny country of Iceland has made it through to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament by beating a giant. Continue reading
May 12 Watch 2:09 Scientist chases waterfalls in depths of breathtaking glaciers By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, most scientists expect to travel to the ends of the Earth in the name of research, but few have ever set foot in the heart of a glacier. That’s exactly what Ph.D. Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 3:12 News Wrap: Panama Papers leak claims first major casualty By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 05 Iceland prime minister resigns after data leak reveals his offshore accounts By Joshua Barajas Iceland's prime minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson will resign over revelations of his offshore investments, local media reported Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 01 Icelanders pledge to open their homes to Syrian refugees By Michelle Harven More than 12,000 Icelanders are offering to help Syrian refugees after the government said it would only take in 50. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 4:04 Not Trending: More stress for female commuters, rediscovering Dr. Seuss By PBS News Hour When we only pay attention to the things that are trending in our social networks, we may be missing some compelling stories. Carlos Watson, CEO of website Ozy, joins Gwen Ifill to share a few overlooked items, including a commuter's… Continue watching
Feb 04 Modern day pagans plan to build Iceland’s first Norse temple in 1,000 years By Adelyn Baxter While they may not be going as far as animal sacrifice and Viking burials, members of a neo-pagan church in Iceland have resurrected some of the old ways in recent decades and now plan to build the nation’s first Norse… Continue reading
May 07 Best and Worst Countries for Moms By Jenny Marder Save the Children Report: Best and Worst Countries to be a Mom… Continue reading