News stories by Lowana Veal* - IPS/IFEJ

  1. ENVIRONMENT-ICELAND: Do-it-Yourself Renewable Energy Catches On

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    When Innovation Centre Iceland (ICI) managers began courses in farming renewable energy in October they were unprepared for the enthusiastic response from citizens.

  2. ENVIRONMENT: Making Wetlands Count

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    Iceland wants wetland restoration to be assessed for emission reduction units at the summit to work out a new deal on climate change in December in Copenhagen.

  3. ENVIRONMENT: Earth Can Generate Summer out of Winter

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    Iceland manages to produce tomatoes, paprika and cucumbers all year round by harnessing geothermal energy locally, even though the growing season is short.

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