Iceland's nature is under threat

In Iceland, there are very many quite beautiful wild places. The country has long successfully work laws on nature protection, fishing and hunting. However, some of the natural wonders of the country still under the threat in connection with a change of the laws of conservation of Iceland. In January 2014, not long ago, the government wanted to consider some aspects of environmental protection of nature is necessary in order to build a hydroelectric plant.





This will affect the nature of Iceland. In particular, the largest river — Torso. In wetlands in the hinterland are planning the construction of roads and creation of artificial reservoirs. Many of these areas — nature reserves — any building here is forbidden.

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But soon it may change dramatically. World Watch Europe announced that the present administration of the country deliberately aggravates the situation creates a conflict of interest of the Ministry of environmental protection and the Ministry of fisheries and agriculture.

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