Swanpool Enviromental Film Festival: Professor David Karoly questions the ability of our exisiting instutions to deal with the changing climate

Professor David Karoly (pictured) has a reputation as being the scariest professor from the University of Melbourne, but as he points out it is not he who is scary but rather the information he shares. Prof Karoly had been with the University of Melbourne before joining the CSIRO, from which he moved into retirement only about 18 months ago. However, he may be retired, at least in name, but it seems he is busier than ever as he is still involved with the university, has joined the Climate Council and regularly speaks at events such as the recent film festival. His presentation revolved around a series of slides and they will soon be available on the website of the Benalla Sustainable Futures Group. The June 17 festival attracted 150 people, which the lead organizer, Mr Ian Herbert, said was perfect as that was the maximum number planned for and fitted comfortably at the Swanpool Cinema. The festival was supported by "Swanpool Landcare"; "Save our Strathbogie Forest"; "Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority"; "Benalla City Council"; "Gecko Clan"; and "Winton Wetlands".