Greenland and Iceland saw a record-setting heat wave in May. What does that mean for the world?

Why hottest May on record for Greenland and Iceland is bad news for the world

Iceland Pauses Fin Whale Slaughter—but the Fight Isn’t Over

This summer, Iceland’s only whaling company has halted its fin whale hunt, citing lack of demand in Japan. While it’s a rare moment of relief, it’s not a victory—Japan, Norway, and Iceland remain the only countries still conducting legal commercial whaling …

British activist facing jail in Iceland after protesting against whale hunting

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Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May

Human-caused climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the world, scientists said in …

Here comes the brrrrr-ide! Iceland frozen food worker is delivered to church in one of their vans - after meeting her ...

Heard the one about the bride who arrived at her wedding in a frozen food delivery van - but didn't get cold feet? Lovebirds Faye Reilly and George 'Billy' Fox first met in the aisles of an Iceland store in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, where Ms …

Iceland and Greenland sizzle: What does record heat in Arctic region mean for the world?

Human-caused climate change has led to an unnatural spike in Iceland and Greenland’s temperatures by several degrees. The record-setting May heat wave raises concerns about the long-term implications of melting Arctic ice for weather around the world, …

Westmeath author's latest book reveals the deep links between Ireland and Iceland

Published: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 10:00 AM Last updated: Wed 11 Jun 2025, 10:21 AM It's a long way from Collinstown to Iceland, but one which Manchán Magan connects in his latest literary offering. Ireland in Iceland: Gaelic Remnants in a Nordic Land by the …

Heatwaves Shatter Temperature Records in Iceland, Greenland

(MENAFN) Temperatures across Iceland this May have reached unprecedented levels, surpassing previous records by a significant margin. According to the WWA, “Temperatures over Iceland as observed this May are record-breaking, more than 13 degrees Celsius …

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the world?

By ISABELLA O'MALLEY Human-caused climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland ’s temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the …