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In Iceland, The Crowd Takes A Shot At "We The People"

The same country that helped give Bjork her voice hands over its guiding document to everyday citizens. But at its heart, the experiment in social media confuses democracy with transparency, a leading expert in participatory government tells Fast Company.READ»

Iceland's Clean Energy Is a Hot Commodity for Europe

Iceland has so much geothermal energy that it might build the world's longest undersea electric cable just to share it with the rest of Europe. READ»

iFive: Cloud iTunes Due Soon, Windows for Tablets Delay, Groupon Sued Over Expiries, South Korea DDoS'd, Iceland Likes WikiLeaks

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Volcanic Magma Could Provide Geothermal Energy

Iceland has long used hot water and steam produced by volcanic rocks to heat its homes. But now the country may have a new energy resource: magma.READ»

IBM Messaging System Could Speed Up Alerts for Pilots Dodging Volcanoes, One Another

In conjunction with Boeing, IBM today announced a life-saving messaging system that combines software and management techniques.READ»

Infographics of the Day: What's Up With That Crazy European Ash Cloud?

Real-time information about the ash cloud, and the airports that are gradually being reopened.READ»

Iceland Erupts: The Prettiest Travel Headache You'll Ever See

Good news for sky watchers, bad news for sky travelers: The eruption of a volcano in Iceland means that all flights to and from Ireland and the U.K. are grounded until 6 a.m. GMT tomorrow morning, and airports have closed in Sweden, ...READ»

International Hydropower Association World Congress

  Melting banks. A tumbling currency. More lousy Björk singles. Iceland's pride has taken a pummeling over the past year. But delegates at this summit will discover that the Arctic nation still has one thing to boast ...READ»

Hope for Hydrogen

I believe your article on hydrogen ("Hotbed," April) missed half the story. Hydrogen will replace oil and coal. It can be generated anywhere, can be stored, and when burned simply goes back to water with zero carbon emissions. ...READ»

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