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"On Sunday,
Renew Economy published an analysis on the soaring cost of
nuclear power by leading economist John Quiggin. On Monday we attempted to post
it in our feed on social media.
Facebook removed the item, saying it was an attempt to generate clicks by
providing misleading information. We’d like to know on what basis this decision
was made, but Facebook has yet to provide an answer.
It’s a concerning development, and not the first time one of our posts has been
removed by Facebook.
Social media platforms including Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram –
are full of unchecked and misleading information about climate change and
energy technologies. Much of it is complete nonsense creating FUD – fear,
uncertainty and doubt – about new technologies.
It appears to be part of a well-funded and orchestrated plan by vested
interests, and the fossil fuel industry in particular, to demonise renewables,
electric vehicles, battery storage and other emerging competitors.
Much of this is amplified in mainstream media, where outrageous claims against
renewables – and claims of blackouts, economic collapse and environmental
failure – are repeatedly given voice."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
