Australia’s growing reliance on burning rubbish for energy

Petra Stock, a climate and environment reporter for Guardian Australia, discusses Australia’s reliance on waste-to-energy projects. She explores the development of incineration plants and their environmental implications. The conversation highlights the benefits and risks of using burning rubbish for energy, juxtaposed with concerns about emissions and toxic residues. Petra also critiques the effectiveness of these initiatives in addressing landfill issues and examines how they fit into broader sustainability efforts like recycling and the circular economy.