In fact the presenter and Nuriootpa High principal has so far provided 36 Climate Project presentations to community groups.

He was part of climate change training in October 2007.

In July this year he was fortunate to be chosen for a second session, attending the Al Gore Asia Pacific Summit in Melbourne.

“Part of the program is designed for people to think about the fundamentals such as save water and energy and strive for a green economy,” he said.

Mr Tooley explained he is a layperson, not a scientist, who helps to convince people and make them less sceptical.

He is one of 27 presenters from the state who uses his own time, vehicle and money to pass on the information to the public.

The presentations focus on providing audiences with researched facts and data through a slide show.

One piece of evidence of climate change revealed is the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

“This has meant ice-coverage is degrading, glaciers are melting, bleaching of coral reefs,” he said.

Mr Tooley explained, 600,000 years ago carbon dioxide levels sat at 240 parts-per-million in the atmosphere. In recent years it has risen to 380 parts-per-million, which means the earth’s poles have moved by one per cent.

“If we continue to live life the way we are then it could mean the level rises to 600 parts-per-million and the poles move four to five degrees.

“Part of the solution is to grow and make more awareness and change to create hope,” he added.

While Mr Tooley doesn’t endorse which companies people should turn to for energy and watering saving devices, he does agree to solar power, more installation of rainwater tanks and people rethinking their lifestyles.

In addition to his presentation, Mr Tooley is committed to seeing schools transform their curriculum to put eduction for sustainability at the centre of what they do.

He said this is another simple solution and would help produce educated citizens who have values, compassion and belief in a system.

Those who wish to view the Climate Project presentation should log onto the Australian Conservation Foundation website by visiting acfonline.org.au on the internet and click on the ‘find a presentation’ icon.