How anger at the rollout of renewables is being hijacked by a new pro-nuclear network

An alliance of political groups is harnessing real fears about the local impact of renewables projects across Australia - and using them to spruik nuclear powerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe entrance is marked by an AI-generated image of a dead whale, floating among wind turbines. On the first floor of the East Maitland Bowling Club, dire warnings are being shared about how offshore wind may impact the Hunter region - but also a feeling of not being consulted, of being steamrolled."Environment and energy forums" like this one in late November have been held up and down the east of Australia, aiming to build a resistance to the country's renewable energy transition.Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Continue reading...