Nuclear Advocate Tells of Threats, Smears at Inquiry Into Climate Information

Protesters chant slogans outside the BHP headquarters during an anti-nuclear rally in Melbourne, Australia, on March 12, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty ImagesNineteen-year-old Will Shackel, a leading advocate for Australia to establish a civilian nuclear energy sector, says he has endured ongoing abuse and harassment for his campaigning.Shackel founded Nuclear for Australia three years ago to address what he calls mis- and disinformation about nuclear power.