Icelandic volcano eruption slows down, spa resort evacuated

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A volcano in southwestern Iceland spewed lava and smoke for a second day on Friday, the country's meteorological office said, after the eruption forced the evacuation of a nearby luxury spa resort. Fountains of glowing molten rock could be seen shooting into the night sky after Thursday's eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, but...

Iceland prime minister pledges renewable energy shift from Bitcoin mining to agriculture

Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir unveiled plans to pivot the country’s renewable energy efforts from crypto mining to agricultural development. In an interview with the Financial Times, Prime Minister Jakobsdóttir outlined her vision, emphasizing the importance of enhancing food independence and establishing a broader grid for renewable energy distribution across households and industries. The country is known for producing...