Claim: It takes 30,000 tonnes of concrete and 30,000 tonnes of iron ore to build wind turbines
Fact-check: Geologist wrong to claim wind turbines need 30,000 tonnes of concrete, iron ore
Verdict: false. experts and industry representatives say these figures are wrong by a factor of 10 or more.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: George Driver
Date published: 2024-12-13T00:00:00