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Gender Parity
These are the top 10 countries for women’s rights and opportunities
Taking the temperature of diversity has never been more important, and this year’s Global Gender Gap Report has takeaways for everyone.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Iceland
Space
Ancient Mars was more like Iceland than Idaho
New research based on data from the Curiosity rover shows that over three billion years ago, seasons in Gale Crater on Mars were similar to Iceland.
Climate Change
Toxic air causes thousands of deaths a year. Here's how to prevent it
A study has shown that around 51,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year if cities reduce air pollution and increase sustainability.
Iceland
Iceland’s most active volcano may be about to erupt
Grímsvötn's 2011 eruption caused the cancellation of 900 flights, so there is concern over what any future eruptions could mean for locals and the aviation industry.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Arctic heatwave: what warmer summers mean for the region’s wildlife
Heatwaves are causing the Arctic to warm more than twice the global average rate. This rapid temperature change can be hugely detrimental for the region's wildlife.
Iceland
These are the world’s most peaceful regions in 2020
Global peacefulness has fallen by 2.5% since 2008, costing the global economy $14.5 trillion. And COVID-19 could trigger a wave of future unrest.
COVID-19
Iceland will reopen tourism for June 15, with mandatory COVID-19 tests on arrival
In a bid to boost the damaged tourism industry and the economy, Iceland will allow travelers to avoid a 14-day quarantine through testing, according to Lonely Planet.
Future of Economic Progress
The Nordics are a model for all the world
From open markets with competitive companies to effective government and an expansive welfare state, Nordic countries set an example for all the world, writes Børge Brende.
Iceland
Which countries use the most electricity?
The IEA Atlas of Energy reveals the surprising country with the highest level of electricity use for any country in 2017.