Björk Guðmundsdóttir and author Andri Snær Magnason held a press conference today to announce the launch of a global campaign to pressure Icelandic authorities to stop the construction of further hydroelectric dams for the production of electricity. They are especially concerned with plans for a high-voltage cable between Iceland and the UK, which they argue would create increased pressure for further damming up of rivers and the utilization of geothermal areas. You can watch the whole press conference (in English) below.
Read more: See the spectacular waterfalls in Skjálfandi river which would to be sacrificed for more electricity
Björk and Andri Snær are among the founders of a Environmental group Gætum garðsins, which translates as “Protect the garden”. The group fights for the creation of a National Park in the Central highlands, ensuring the area is protected and preserved for future generations. While the majority of Icelanders support the creation of a National Park in the highlands power companies have opposed the idea, as they seek to erect new power plants and high voltage transmission lines in the highlands. The government has supported some of these plans.
Read more: Majority of Icelanders want the central highlands to become a national park
Björk and Andri Snær hope to use the presence of international media in Iceland, due to Iceland Airwaves music festival to draw attention to their cause. In a video posted to YouTube Björk calls for the world to support Icelandic conservationists and end plans for further production of environmentally destructive “green energy”.
Björk Guðmundsdóttir and author Andri Snær Magnason held a press conference today to announce the launch of a global campaign to pressure Icelandic authorities to stop the construction of further hydroelectric dams for the production of electricity. They are especially concerned with plans for a high-voltage cable between Iceland and the UK, which they argue would create increased pressure for further damming up of rivers and the utilization of geothermal areas. You can watch the whole press conference (in English) below.
Read more: See the spectacular waterfalls in Skjálfandi river which would to be sacrificed for more electricity
Björk and Andri Snær are among the founders of a Environmental group Gætum garðsins, which translates as “Protect the garden”. The group fights for the creation of a National Park in the Central highlands, ensuring the area is protected and preserved for future generations. While the majority of Icelanders support the creation of a National Park in the highlands power companies have opposed the idea, as they seek to erect new power plants and high voltage transmission lines in the highlands. The government has supported some of these plans.
Read more: Majority of Icelanders want the central highlands to become a national park
Björk and Andri Snær hope to use the presence of international media in Iceland, due to Iceland Airwaves music festival to draw attention to their cause. In a video posted to YouTube Björk calls for the world to support Icelandic conservationists and end plans for further production of environmentally destructive “green energy”.
