Thirsty Work

21 October 2009

Rod Quantock

Rod Quantock says, "If climate change doesn't scare you, then you don't get the science." Fortunately Quantock does, and when he gives you his take on the physics, chemistry, biology, geology, palaeontology, cosmology and meteorology of climate science you'll get it too. And then... you'll be scared. It's win-win. Sounds like great fun doesn't? It's an edgy mix of panic and hysteria. But that's what you'd expect from someone whose comedy has been described as ‘medicinal'. In his irreverent style and clever humour has proven to be a great avenue to deliver powerful messages about the reality of climate change, water issues and possible outcomes. 

This lecture was introduced by Jon Ward, Manager, Environmental Policy, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia.

Broad Topics: Medicine and Life Science, Physical Science

Sub-topics: Environment, Policy & Political Science, Society & Culture

Areas: ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU College of Physical Sciences

Rod Quantock is one of the reasons that Melbourne is the live comedy capital of Australia. Rod began writing and performing comedy at Melbourne University in the late Sixties and graduated to Melbourne's fledgling alternative nightspots in the early Seventies where he learned his craft and gained a reputation as a unique and pioneering comic talent, one he still retains 40 years later. When he is not working as a freelance writer, performer and speaker for the public, non-profit and private sectors, he is a prominent environmental, social and political activist. His most recent show was ‘Bugger the Polar Bears, This is Serious'.

This lecture is held as part of National Water Week 2009, presented by  ANU College Physical Sciences and ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment.

Part of the Toyota-ANU Public Lecture Series 2009