Environmental advocates have criticised the Nationals’ decision to abandon net zero, warning it could add pressure on agriculture and regional communities.
In Singleton, one farmer says the shift raises concerns about the push for local gas pipelines.
Many remote communities, already facing climate impacts, fear a policy backflip could worsen extreme weather.
Fourth-generation farmer Sophie Nicols, who has used renewable energy for four years, says the decision shows a growing disconnect between Nationals politicians and young farmers in regional electorates.
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