Fact 4: Iceland Powers Daily Life with Heat from the Earth
Iceland seems exceptionally good at harnessing dramatic geology for practical use—because it is. Official government sources indicate that renewable energy provides nearly all of Iceland's heating and electricity, primarily through hydropower and geothermal energy. Geothermal energy heats about 85% of homes. So Iceland isn't just a country with volcanoes and hot springs for tourists to photograph; it has learned to channel its natural forces into everyday plumbing, heating, and power supply. That is a remarkable achievement.