Senate inquiry Archives - Renew Economy

Solar

“A very real risk of breaking:” Councils demand solar recycling as they face avalanche of panels into landfills
Councils fear the consequences of millions of tonnes of solar panels expected in next decade for landfills at breaking point.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 3, 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

“Scientific dead end:” The new push to get wind turbine syndrome back on the radar
Infrasound as a health issue is popping up again in Facebook groups and in real life talks, as proponents return to old pseudoscientific claims.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 2, 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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