Christian Downie, Author at Renew Economy

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Fake news on everything from whales to wind farms: Australia’s climate misinformation tsunami
Senate inquiry uncovers countless instances where misinformation – and often disinformation – is affecting public opinion on everything from wind farms and whales to electric vehicles and batteries.
Christian Downie

Mar 26, 2026

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Commentary

PR firms are spreading climate misinformation on behalf of fossil fuel companies. Could Australia stop them?
Climate misinformation are common, influential and damaging. They’re spread for a reason: to slow the uptake of clean alternatives to fossil fuels.
Christian Downie

Oct 2, 2025

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Commentary

With US renewables policies hanging by a thread, it’s a great time for Australia to woo investors
If Trump has his way, billions of dollars in renewables investment once destined for the US could be looking for a new home. It’s a huge opportunity for Australia.
Christian Downie

Jun 13, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Fossil fuel misinformation may sideline IPCC’s most important climate reports
Climate misinformation campaigns are often backed by corporate interests which stand to lose in a clean energy transition.
Christian Downie

Aug 12, 2021

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Why China and Europe should form the world’s most powerful ‘climate bloc’
The climate isn’t waiting to see what a President Trump does, and neither should the world.
Christian Downie

Nov 23, 2016

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The G20 has a crucial role in preventing future energy crises
The set of rules that govern world energy markets have not kept pace with the transformations in energy markets that are now happening ever more rapidly.
Christian Downie

Aug 18, 2014

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