Why we should pause approvals of new coal mines
Why are new coal mines like melting ice cream? In today’s episode, Richard Denniss explains the economics of coal, why Malcolm Turnbull has been in trouble with the Liberals and why we need to pause approvals of new coal mines.
Host: Ebony Bennett, deputy director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Guest:
Richard Denniss, chief economist, The Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Producer: Jennifer Macey //@jennifermacey
Theme music: Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum with additional music from Blue Dot Sessions
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