The science behind climate change is real and should be included in the school curriculum, say the experts. Linda Belardi reports.

Leading science educators have defended the teaching of climate change against charges of classroom indoctrination - describing it as a matter of scientific literacy However, disagreement continues over teaching methods, with many arguing for its explicit and mandated place in the national science curriculum. "There is not a scientist in sight, whether climate sceptic or believer, who would disagree that students need to know the science of the greenhouse effect. However, confusion in student knowledge still exists," said Dr. Helen Boon, lecturer in the school of education at James Cook...