Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign.

Some people are born with the necessary gift, and some work hard to build on the few gifts they have.

And living in Australia I am relatively well off.

In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.

Climate change is also clearly a matter of huge interest and concern for the scientific community.

What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.

Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign.