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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time | Climate's chilling warning

For the first time in history, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland. Scientists warn it’s more than an oddity it’s another sign of a warming planet, as even the coldest places yield to change. Until now, Iceland shared its mosquito-free status only with Antarctica, thanks to its bone-chilling winters and scarce standing water a crucial breeding ground for mosquitoes. But warmer temperatures, record-breaking summers, and shifting weather patterns appear to have tilted the balance.

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