Navigating the Complexities of Opposition to Renewable Energy

The chapter explores the resistance faced by offshore wind projects and the role of oil majors in the renewable energy sector, sparking debates over allowing fossil fuel companies to transition towards renewables. It delves into the viewpoints of different stakeholder groups, including marginalized communities and affluent estate owners, emphasizing the need for equitable impacts distribution. The conversation also addresses the challenges of conveying the importance of renewable energy, the evolution of community perspectives on energy developments, and the limited influence of the anti-renewables movement on significant decision-making processes.