Björk calls for action to prevent destruction of Iceland's highlands

The artist joined writer-environmentalist Andri Snir Magnason at a press conference in Reykjavik to promote an online petition against plans for a high-voltage power line

Two of Iceland's best-loved artists are trying to draw the world's attention to the plight of the country's landscape.

Bjirk and writer-environmentalist Andri Snir Magnason have called for urgent action to protect Iceland's highlands at a press conference in Reykjavik today.