Law taught me how to argue passionately and rationally. That's key to being a successful environmental campaigner. If you are too emotional you run the risk of turning off policy makers. And if you can't present your arguments rationally, no one will listen to you. (Lewis Pugh)

Law taught me how to argue passionately and rationally. That's key to being a successful environmental campaigner. If you are too emotional you run the risk of turning off policy makers. And if you can't present your arguments rationally, no one will listen to you.

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