Prof Sachs gives good advice, but sadly "no one" is listening

Prof Jeffery Sachs.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is a man of good advice.

Sadly, those who should be listening, from Australia’s PM, Tony Abbott, down don’t appear to be listening.

Prof Sachs, who is presently in Australia, talks about his disillusionment with Australia’s behaviour in a story in today’s Age headed: “Abbott out of step on climate change, says Professor Jeffrey Sachs”.

The Professor said the Abbott-led coalition was surprised by the sharp reaction to its recent budget, and then added that Mr Abbott would be further surprised by global reaction to its climate policies.