Ben Stansfield

Every ball fired at @ZackPolanski comfortably returned and with every response, the interviewers get more anxious. I really wish they’d fire these same questions at Reform.

@WMO @BrianMcHugh2011 And the tragedy is that our children will look back and remember it was the coolest #ClimateCrisis

🌡️ WMO confirms 2025 was one of warmest years on record. 2025 was one of the 3 warmest years on record, with the global average surface temperature at 1.44°C ± 0.13°C above the 1850-1900 average, according to WMO’s consolidated analysis of 8 datasets. 🔗 bit.ly/49xpkWP

Genuinely excited to see @ZackPolanski win @TheGreenParty leadership. We’ve not seen a national politician in a long time communicate with this much passion and credibility. The media have no excuse for not giving him the same air time as parties with the same number of MPs.

So there are now equal numbers of Reform and @TheGreenParty MPs. Will we now get equal media time? theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

@Barrister7 @JudgeFergusonTX remind you of anything?

“My Lord, I am joined on the link by my junior, The Cat”

We have a report out today on Criminalisation & Repression of Climate & Environmental Protest 1/10

Didn't Just Stop Oil folk get arrested and imprisoned for impeding traffic? And they were selflessly trying to save the planet, while these people are trying to avoid paying 50% of a tax everyone else has to pay.

Full order:

We have a deal on EUDR! 🇪🇺 Good news tonight: we have reached an agreement on EUDR. It will not change the law in substance; it simply gives all businesses and farmers 12 extra months to adapt 🌳

A reminder to right wing fuckwits not to drag us into your stupid culture wars.

@ManUtd Hats off to the social media team putting that together. Stylishly done. Great reminder that not all United legends wear football boots.

In loving memory of Kath Phipps: friend, confidant and treasured colleague. United will never be the same.

@dpcarrington 36 manat for pasta and vegetables and a can of coke in the green zone #COP29 baku

The absolutely extortionate prices for food in drink in #COP29Baku would be almost funny, if it was not wildly unfair on those from poor nations and on very limited budgets, trying to get their voices heard ... #block-67360b3a8f08ddbfa7cdf0d7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theguardian.com/environment/li…

One of the things I’ve learned in Colombia is that fresh fruit and vegan cheese is not a good idea.

What role does retrofit play in meeting net-zero goals in construction? Our latest podcast looks at the importance of retrofit for the construction and housebuilding sector, and key developments driving sustainability in the industry. Listen now 👇 gowlg.co/3BPthcd

How can nature be given more focus in boardroom discussions? Brontie Ansell, Founder and Co-Director of Lawyers for Nature, and Co-Creator of Nature on the Board, shares her perspectives in our latest 'a climate for nature' article. 👇 gowlg.co/4eFjqEx #ESG

Gutted. Walked a mile in the hot sun to a vegan cafe, only to be met with this sign. #LawTwitter #VeganStruggles

Biodiversity is becoming an increasing priority for businesses and one that holds strong stakeholder interest, meaning reporting and disclosure is crucially important. But how should organisations report on the material risks they face. Find out more 👇 gowlg.co/3ZQeXKw

If your bath is overflowing, you don't start investing in fancy new mops You turn off the tap

In our 'a climate for nature' Q&A article series, James Burton, a Barrister practising from 39 Essex Chambers, talks with our Sustainability Partner Ben Stansfield about the duties for company directors to consider in relation to nature-related risks. 👉 gowlg.co/3N8DGCr