Facebook community groups and maggot-infested rats: the inner workings of Australia’s climate misinformation war
by Graham Readfearn from on (#71FP0)
Senate inquiry hears how propagandised misinformation' is drowning out legitimate concerns in Australia's regions over renewable energy
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Plans for a community battery in Narrabri had been going well - there was a $500,000 federal government grant, the shire council had agreed on a site and it had the necessary approvals to start building.
The battery project - in a council car park - was proposed by local not-for-profit Geni.Energy, with the idea to soak up solar energy during the day for use later.
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