It is not too late to change our misguided policy on wind energy

We need wind energy — just not so much hot air, writes Labour senator John Whelan.

LET’S cut to the chase. We need renewable energy, including wind farms — just not to the extreme extent and enormity as is currently being proposed.

In a week in which a compelling new UN report warns of the imminent danger of climate change, we cannot bury our heads in the sand and pretend anymore that we can solely rely on fossil fuels.