Tim Flannery has perhaps the most unenviable job in the country: explaining to the Australian public why they should pay for pollution before most of the rest of the world.

Ian Plimer is one of the most imperious purveyors of climate scepticism in the world. He's a prize-winning academic and bestselling author, meaning he's got the cultural capital and turn of phrase needed to put forward a compelling case.

Controversial climate change sceptic Professor Ian Plimer says the 'average punter' inspired him to write his new tome which teaches students that human-induced global warming is a scam.

Alan Jones has expressed regret for berating Prime Minister Julia Gillard for being late for a radio interview, and calling for her to be thrown out to sea in a chaff bag.

Jones is not just a radio host: he's a self-appointed ombudsman on a mission to right society's wrongs.