After only two days at sea, and while most people are still finding their sea legs, a team of scientists from the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC), University of Tasmania and Australian National University, has begun a relentless schedule of trawling for snails.

Following her presentation at the ‘Communicating the Future: Climate Change Summit’ on June 15, Professor Sackett discussed problems surrounding climate change communication and the overwhelming scientific consensus about climate change.

On Tuesday, June 15, Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny Sackett presented at the Communicating the Future: Climate Change Summit in Sydney.

On May 7, 2010, Professor Penny Sackett discussed the need to take action to combat climate change on ABC National News.

Australia’s chief scientist speaks with ABC Newcastle radio’s Carol Duncan.

After her trip to the United States, Penny has again hit the ground running, fuelled by inspiration and ideas garnered on her trip.

At a time when governments are struggling to adopt climate legislation, the Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny D Sackett, said continued delays in reducing carbon emissions could ultimately contribute to the dangerous impacts of global warming.

Professor Penny Sackett, Chief Scientist for Australia was interviewed by Ticky Fullerton on ABC’s Lateline programme, aired on March 18th 2010.

3 December 2009 – Australia’s Chief Scientist discusses climate change on ABC News Breakfast

Professor Sackett celebrates the 50th Anniversay of the the NASA Space Tracking Treaty