Arctic Climate Signal: A U.S. solo sailor is set to attempt the first-ever nonstop, unassisted circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean, explicitly linking the route to record-low sea ice and the faster pace of warming in the region. Local Conservation Pressure: Icelandic rangers say off-road driving damage in the highlands over the weekend is among the worst they’ve seen, with tourists fined after admitting illegal driving in sensitive areas. Geothermal for Decarbonisation: Syntholene says it has completed a geothermal-powered demonstration plant in Húsavík to produce eSAF, aiming to cut green hydrogen costs by 70% using underground heat. Energy Transition Diplomacy: Iceland and Colombia signed a geothermal cooperation MoU to speed up clean power development via joint research and capacity building. Climate Perception Gap: A new survey mapping shows people often underestimate how much others share climate concern, with Iceland among the countries where concern runs higher than perceived. Heat Risk Across Europe: A major heatwave is hitting western Europe with red alerts and wildfire danger, including travel warnings for several countries. Marine Life Watch: Iceland resumes whale hunting after a two-year pause, drawing protests and reigniting marine conservation debate. EU Membership Talk: Iceland’s summer referendum on rejoining EU negotiations is framed as part of a bigger question about how the bloc admits more like-minded democracies.