Ben Carter
@benclimbsstuff.bsky.social
Nature and people
Campaigner, Advocate and Fundraiser
Listen first
Climbing obsessed but terrible at it
Campaigner, Advocate and Fundraiser
Listen first
Climbing obsessed but terrible at it
I really hate the phrase “a cost to the treasury”. It’s not a cost to the treasury. It’s a cost to all of us. I’m fine with paying my part to end the two child benefit cap and lift 450000 children out of poverty. “The treasury” can just do what it’s told.
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I really hate the phrase “a cost to the treasury”. It’s not a cost to the treasury. It’s a cost to all of us. I’m fine with paying my part to end the two child benefit cap and lift 450000 children out of poverty. “The treasury” can just do what it’s told.
I hope Amazon can achieve for 007 what they have for Middle Earth 😒 www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
James Bond producers give Amazon full creative control of 007
Deal is struck with heirs to film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli, long-serving stewards of franchise
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I hope Amazon can achieve for 007 what they have for Middle Earth 😒 www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
Use the train, save the planet. Let’s make this the easiest and cheapest choice! Excellent to have clear arguments and the economic evidence for greater and more strategic investment in rail services.
Our latest report, supported by Trainline and the Foundation for Integrated Transport, shows how affordable and better connected rail services can drive regional growth.
Summary 👇🧵
Summary 👇🧵
Next stop, better rail: growing UK train travel
In this report, we detail recommendations to put UK rail travel on track as a driver of sustainable growth across the UK.
green-alliance.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Use the train, save the planet. Let’s make this the easiest and cheapest choice! Excellent to have clear arguments and the economic evidence for greater and more strategic investment in rail services.
Poor Kemikaze to be the only leader rated as badly as Farage. Maybe she will be swapped out?
when writing about the rise of British populism it’s worth bearing in mind that voters still prefer Starmer to Farage…
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
….and even prefer Ed Davey to Farage
February 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Poor Kemikaze to be the only leader rated as badly as Farage. Maybe she will be swapped out?
As someone losing my sight to a degenerative eye condition I am thrilled by the possibilities of brain implant chips. But would you trust a chip from Musk?
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified?
An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the star...
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
As someone losing my sight to a degenerative eye condition I am thrilled by the possibilities of brain implant chips. But would you trust a chip from Musk?
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Water industry strategies to manufacture doubt and deflect blame for sewage pollution in England - Nature Water
Water industry strategies to manufacture doubt and deflect blame for sewage pollution in England - Nature Water
In the past 5 years, a huge amount of untreated wastewater has been released into English waterways. An analysis of the communication used by the water utilities shows that they have employed…
buff.ly
January 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Water industry strategies to manufacture doubt and deflect blame for sewage pollution in England - Nature Water
"increasing concentration of wealth and power is now plainly toxic to democracy." - Yup!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tax the rich – do it now. Start with me | Dale Vince
Across the Atlantic, we see more clearly than ever what happens when the extreme wealth of super-rich men becomes an attack on the public good, says green energy industrialist and campaigner Dale Vinc...
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"increasing concentration of wealth and power is now plainly toxic to democracy." - Yup!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Yes!! The power of Joy. I think this is a forgotten part of workplace well-being
#DYK joy helps combat stress, boosts resiliance & connection.
When the work we do is big, important & sometimes scary it's important to look after ourselves.
My clients talk about the 'energy' I bring. I put all of this down to looking for moments of joy.
What joy have you expereinced lately?
When the work we do is big, important & sometimes scary it's important to look after ourselves.
My clients talk about the 'energy' I bring. I put all of this down to looking for moments of joy.
What joy have you expereinced lately?
January 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Yes!! The power of Joy. I think this is a forgotten part of workplace well-being
Daily Express and Conservative Post running very similar anti-net zero talking points today. Telegraph ran with the same on Saturday. They call this news!!
January 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Daily Express and Conservative Post running very similar anti-net zero talking points today. Telegraph ran with the same on Saturday. They call this news!!
Boiled eggs, in plastic pots. I despair www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Humble hard-boiled egg becomes healthy on-the-go hit for UK shoppers
As Tesco reports high sales of its ‘egg protein pot’ other retailers also reveal unlikely success of repackaged snack
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Boiled eggs, in plastic pots. I despair www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Love the National Trust
The National Trust turns 130 this year! While celebrating our past, we're focused on the future.
This new strategy is our plan for the next decade, shaped by feedback from 70,000 partners, members, visitors, volunteers and staff asking, 'How can we serve you?'
Here it is: https://buff.ly/40upATu
This new strategy is our plan for the next decade, shaped by feedback from 70,000 partners, members, visitors, volunteers and staff asking, 'How can we serve you?'
Here it is: https://buff.ly/40upATu
Celebrating 130 years of nature, beauty and history with the National Trust
In 1895, three pioneering social reformers set about establishing the National Trust, to protect nature, beauty and history, for everyone, for ever.In this v...
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Love the National Trust
Shame on META (“Migrants are no better than vomit” is allowed, according to the materials")
NEW: I've obtained internal Meta docs revealing an array of sample posts that are now allowed under new hate speech rules. Examples include calling children "trannies," “Jews are flat out greedier than Christians," and “immigrants are grubby, filthy pieces of shit”
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Facebook now allows attacks on immigrants and trans people, and posts like “Mexican immigrants are trash!” and “I’m a proud racist.”
theintercept.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Shame on META (“Migrants are no better than vomit” is allowed, according to the materials")
Agree with this WEF article! Stories that highlight the benefits of environmental action in daily life are key. By focusing on cleaner air, vibrant green spaces, warmer homes, and affordable energy we can make net zero relatable and inspire action! 🌍💚
buff.ly
January 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Agree with this WEF article! Stories that highlight the benefits of environmental action in daily life are key. By focusing on cleaner air, vibrant green spaces, warmer homes, and affordable energy we can make net zero relatable and inspire action! 🌍💚
Signed but more because I love @hopenothate.org.uk and hate Elon. Would like to see a more specific action. What do you actually want government to do @hopenothate.org.uk ?
We cannot allow a hateful billionaire like Elon Musk to undermine our democracy.
Take action now 👇
Take action now 👇
❌ Elon Musk is amplifying far-right figures, spreading harmful disinformation, and meddling in UK politics. If we stay silent, he wins. But together, we can push back and demand stronger laws to protect our democracy.
Join us and make your voice heard: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
Join us and make your voice heard: secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/163807/...
January 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Signed but more because I love @hopenothate.org.uk and hate Elon. Would like to see a more specific action. What do you actually want government to do @hopenothate.org.uk ?
Reposted by Ben Carter
I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
January 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
I became chief prosecutor May 2011
I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011
After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response
Far Right thugs attacked my home
1000s of rapists were brought to justice
£12.50 to buy an election? That’s what Musk’s $100m donation to Reform & Farage looks like if scaled to my wealth. For him, it’s pocket change—yet it could reshape democracy. Billionaires play, we pay. Only democratic states can stop them—no wonder Musk wants to tear them down.
December 2, 2024 at 1:02 PM
£12.50 to buy an election? That’s what Musk’s $100m donation to Reform & Farage looks like if scaled to my wealth. For him, it’s pocket change—yet it could reshape democracy. Billionaires play, we pay. Only democratic states can stop them—no wonder Musk wants to tear them down.
First post on Bluesky. Lots of cool people on here. No pressure. Don't screw it up....
November 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
First post on Bluesky. Lots of cool people on here. No pressure. Don't screw it up....