Climate change affects various environments and industries in Iceland.
Greenhouse gas emissions in community amounted to 2,700,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.[1] Heavy industry accounts for 40% of the greenhouse gas emissions of Iceland.[2]
The invasive speciesLupinus nootkatensis has grown considerably in Iceland.[3]
In 2024, the government of Iceland started construction on a wind farm.[4]
| Lög um loftslagsmál 2012 nr. 70 29. júní | |
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| Althing | |
| Enacted | 2012-06-29 |
| Status: In force | |
In 2012, the Icelandic Parliament passed legislation that would require the publication of climate mitigation plans, climate adaptation plans, and the establishment of a board to oversee the implementation of these plans.[5]
Under the legislation, in 2024, the Environment Agency fined the Nomadic Aviation Group for not submitting emissions allowances in 2022.[6]
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