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His most recent book, ''The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change'', was published in September 2005 .
He is a frequent speaker on ecological issues, in particular Global Warming , in Australia and the United States .

Currently the director of the South Australian Museum , Dr Flannery has held many academic positions throughout his career including Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Museum , Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University , and an adviser on environmental issues to the Australian Federal Parliament . He holds bachelor degrees in English and Earth Science, a doctorate in Zoology, and has contributed to over 90 scientific papers. Some of his notable contributions to science have included:

  • Description of 29 new Kangaroo species, including the oldest known fossilised species;


  • Involvement in the discovery of many fossilised dinosaurs and Cretaceous species in Australia;


  • Description and taxonomy of a huge variety of Melanesian species in New Guinea .


In 2005 Flannery was recognised as the Australian Humanist of the Year by the Council Of Australian Humanist Societies .

Sir David Attenborough is quoted as saying "Tim Flannery is in the league of the all-time great explorers like Dr. David Livingstone ."


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