Glacier Loss on Screen: National Geographic’s new documentary Time and Water opens with a glacier disappearance in Iceland, following Andri Snær Magnason as he confronts both vanishing ice and family memories. Whaling Under Scrutiny: Iceland’s fin whale hunt is underway again, but two whaling vessels (Hvalur 8 and Hvalur 9) have gone dark on public tracking by switching off AIS, while still reporting to the coast guard—prompting renewed activist pressure. Off-Road Damage Crackdown: Rangers say weekend off-road driving in Iceland’s highlands caused some of the worst damage they’ve seen; three tourists admitted the offences and were fined, with calls for tougher penalties and better visitor education. Geothermal Cooperation: Iceland and Colombia signed a geothermal energy MoU to speed up clean power development through knowledge exchange and joint projects. Data Centres & Water/Energy: A pact from mayors in 40 cities aims to curb data-centre strain on electricity grids and water, with standards meant to guide permitting—note that Iceland’s cooling needs differ. Heat Risk for Europe: A major heatwave is hitting western Europe with red alerts and wildfire danger, reshaping travel warnings and plans. Polar Travel Demand: Quark Expeditions opened bookings for Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/2029, adding guided photography and new expedition routes. Climate Perception Gap: A new survey mapping shows people often underestimate how many others also see climate change as a serious threat.