Ocean Science Under Threat: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the $368M Ocean Observatories Initiative, with plans to remove 900+ deep-sea instruments over about 15 months, including sites in the Irminger Sea between Greenland and Iceland—sparking warnings that long-term climate and marine data will be lost. Climate Tech Policy: Democrats vow to fight the move, arguing it will harm coastal communities and fisheries that rely on continuous ocean monitoring. Energy From Earth: The US House passed a geothermal package aimed at speeding approvals for drilling clean power from underground heat, with Iceland cited as a long-running example of geothermal use. Carbon Removal Reality Check: A new report says carbon dioxide removal is growing, but not fast enough—calling for a step change in investment and actual deployments alongside major emissions cuts. FoodTech Upcycling: European startups are turning food waste into ingredients, animal feed, and even fertilisers, with AI-enabled tracking and surplus redistribution moving from niche to mainstream business. EU Border Tech for Travelers: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is fully operational, requiring biometrics for many non-EU arrivals; Iceland is listed among the countries not using it. Arctic Security: Norway warns Russia must not control the Bear Gap, a strategic Arctic chokepoint that could boost submarine and missile deployment. Biotech Business: Alvotech announced founder and strategy chief participation in June investor conferences.