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

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. Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. TRANSCRIPT Australia is a global frontrunner when it comes to solar adoption. More than 4.3 million homes and small businesses have installed rooftop solar panels,…