For many years Joe has been involved in all aspects of environmental activism, learning about protest movements, energy policy and protest law. This knowledge and expertise led him to the Royal Courts of Justice Appeal Courts in London, UK, to defend the right to protest in a landmark civil division ruling. He has a Masters in Public Health (Addictions) from Liverpool John Moores University, International Studies undergraduate degree from the Open University and received the Healthy Living award alongside other Public Health professionals at the Liverpool Echo Environment Awards 2019.