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Iceland spots its first mosquitoes amid concerns over warming climate

Iceland spots its first mosquitoes amid concerns over warming climate

Iceland, one of the last places on Earth believed to be free of mosquitoes, has now detected the bloodsucking insects in its territory. Scientists at the Natural Science Institute of Iceland confirmed this week three recent mosquito sightings. The...

Owner:  John W. Henry
Iceland was the only country in the world without mosquitos—now they’ve found three

Iceland was the only country in the world without mosquitos—now they’ve found three

Until recently, Iceland was the only country in the world to be free of one of the most maddening and dangerous insects: mosquitoes. But if you’re thinking that a second nation has been declared mosquito-free, brace yourself for some bad news. The...

Owner:  Andrew Perlman and Matt Sechrest
There Are Mosquitoes in Iceland (!)

There Are Mosquitoes in Iceland (!)

There are a couple hundred bits of strange evidence that the climate crisis is growing worse, but this is a doozy. There are now mosquitoes in Iceland. From the BBC: Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights...

Owner:  Hearst Family
10 greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet: Where and when Mother Nature puts on her biggest and most spectacular shows

10 greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet: Where and when Mother Nature puts on her biggest and most spectacular shows

From the depths of the ocean to the open skies, nature has a flair for the spectacular – and there's nothing more spectacular than hundreds of wild animals gathering together. From thousands of wildebeest thundering across the Serengeti to...

Owner:  Donald Mclean Millar, Andrew Marshall & other shareholders
Notes From a Cold Country | No, Iceland Isn’t Tired of Tourists…

Notes From a Cold Country | No, Iceland Isn’t Tired of Tourists…

Apparently, Iceland has “had enough of mass tourism.” I know this because the New York Times said so in an article (paywall) they published last month. It is always interesting to learn about one’s own country from 2,600 miles away, especially...

Owner:  Viktor Ólason
Icy Conditions Grip Iceland as Temperatures Hover Around Freezing

Icy Conditions Grip Iceland as Temperatures Hover Around Freezing

Temperatures will hover around freezing today, with mostly clear skies across much of the country. As reported this morning by RÚV, conditions will be colder in the north and east, where cloud cover and light winds are expected. Motorists are...

Owner:  Viktor Ólason
Iceland no longer mosquito-free, first sighting confirmed!

Iceland no longer mosquito-free, first sighting confirmed!

A citizen of Iceland sighted mosquitoes at his home last week and sent photographs for confirmation — a scientist has confirmed this as the country's first instance of the insects, though further monitoring is needed to determine if the species...

Owner:  The Tribune Trust
Climate Shift Brings Mosquitoes To Iceland: A Chilling Wake-Up Call
Has climate change brought mosquitoes to Iceland?
Mosquitos found in Iceland for the first time ever and why it is a thing to worry about
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