Nationals' push for coal-fired power leaves voters cold in Guardian Essential poll
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#2TCPF)
Concerted effort to talk up the merits of coal wins over only 18% of voters, but renewables love fades if bills rise quickly
A concerted push by federal Nationals to build more coal-fired power plants as part of the Turnbull government's energy policy overhaul has been given the thumbs down by voters, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.
Related: The Guardian Essential Report, 20 June results
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