‘The silver lining is that we have the tools to tackle this challenge. It's imperative to underscore that we can stabilise the effects of global warming.’ The young professor is committed to educating others about climate change. ‘If you're living in an ivory tower, you're not doing your job. I see it as my responsibility to share our knowledge. This means simplifying complex scientific ideas so that they can be understood by a broad audience, including pre-school children.’