Australia's new chief scientist reveals his plans : Nature News

In the field of climate change, for example, the public has become confused and science's reputation has been damaged by experts slinging mud at each other rather than debating the science. "Science should be above that sort of thing," he says.

Chubb is also keen that all views on issues such as climate change are given due consideration. "The bulk of the world's scientists think that climate change is occurring at a reasonably rapid pace and that a fair bit of it has been caused by human beings," he says. But it is important to also take notice of people with alternative views. What climate policies the government chooses to pursue, however, is a "political issue" and not a matter for him, he adds.

Footballer Aims to Encourage Environmental Change With Solar PV

Rio Ferdinand may be best known for stopping strikers en route to goal, but the Manchester United and England international defender is hoping to raise his profile by extolling the virtues of green living.

According to Ferdinand, averting man-made climate change is of central importance to the survival of mankind.