.RitaPanahi says people ‘don’t know coal is cheaper’ and that it’s ‘the Coalition’s fault the public is so ignorant’ about information on the subject. theboltreport
Sky News host Rita Panahi says the Coalition’s ‘failure to prosecute’ their side on climate change and their lack of explanations for why energy prices are ‘through the roof’ has left voters
unaware of the effect renewables have on the economy. Ms Panahi says people ‘don’t know coal is cheaper’ and that it’s ‘the Coalition’s fault the public is so ignorant’ about information on the subject.
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