disinformation Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Outgunned: Five fossil fuel lobbyists spent $553,000 on Meta ads in August, the renewables industry just $3,090
Fossil fuel lobbyists are flooding social media with ads, outgunning the minimal effort of the renewables industry, which is leaving the work to cash-strapped NGOs.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 1, 2026

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Renewables

“We’ve got to fight back:” Energy industry urged to step up against fossil-funded disinformation
If the renewable energy sector wants to replace gas and coal, it needs to fight fossil fuel-funded disinformation, an outgoing senator says.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 30, 2026

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Renewables

“The scores are going off the charts”: Iran conflict boosts support for renewables and energy independence
Energy sovereignty and independence are winning the war of words for renewables right now, thanks to the Iran war.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 20, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Indefensible:” Fossil fuel lies have crippled climate action, so why did Senate inquiry pull its punches?
Australia’s first parliamentary inquiry into climate and energy mis- and disinformation has landed, but why was it forced to bury its most significant solutions?
Anne Delaney

Mar 30, 2026

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