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Sustainability in London – A Look at the Future
Sustainability in London – A Look at the Future

In January of 2019 we spoke to Samantha Heath, then Director of LSx, to get her thoughts on a sustainable London. The London Sustainability Exchange partners with business, government, communities & the voluntary sector, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable London by connecting & motivating people.

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Sustainability in London – Live Global and Go Local
Sustainability in London – Live Global and Go Local

When we spoke to Samantha Heath in January of 2019 she had been the Director of the London Sustainability Exchanges (LSx) since 2005 and an outspoken voice about sustainability and climate change in the capital.

We spoke to Samantha about sustainability in the city and how the LSx operates on a local level.

LSx has worked with 300 communities across London, from youth groups, to trade unions, to faith groups and local charities. Training champions and ambassadors for sustainability within the communities has been one of the key elements of the process.

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Can art change human behaviour? Interview with Artist Michael Pinsky
Can art change human behaviour? Interview with Artist Michael Pinsky

We spoke to Artist Michael Pinsky about his international projects exploring issues which shape and influence the use of our public realm. His latest piece Pollution Pods, was exhibited at Somerset House from the April 18t to April 25th 2018 to mark Earth Day.

You have previously created works of art like Plunge or Monometer that visualize the impact of climate change. Why did you choose to focus on pollution for your latest project and how did you have the idea of the pods?

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