‘It’s dirty’: Stoush over whether burning waste for energy is renewable
A report by the Smart Energy Council on Thursday criticized waste-to-energy incineration as dirty energy, stating it has high emissions and should not be considered renewable. Chief executive David McElrea emphasized that such projects divert funding from truly renewable sources like solar and wind. The ongoing debate highlights concerns over pollution and health impacts from these facilities.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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