The human cost of renewables: Why Australia should build solar here

23/11/2025 11 min
The human cost of renewables: Why Australia should build solar here

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Episode Synopsis

With the renewable energy transition underway in Australia, the higher than expected uptake of solar panels has human rights groups concerned about links to Uyghur forced labour in the supply chain. As Australia looks into developing its own solar panel industry, rights groups say government and industry should work to ensure the clean energy transition isn't at the cost of freedom.

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