{"id":2747,"date":"2019-12-13T02:52:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T15:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatecouncil.org.au\/?post_type=resource&p=2747"},"modified":"2019-12-13T16:34:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T05:34:36","slug":"summer-bbq-guide-talking-energy","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.climatecouncil.org.au\/resources\/summer-bbq-guide-talking-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer BBQ Guide: Talking Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s that time of year again: sunshine, beach cricket, and potentially tricky conversations with long lost relatives at your next BBQ. Especially when discussions turn to climate change and energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to energy, we know there\u2019s a whole lot of misinformation kicking around. Whether it’s pollies cherry-picking information, or the media using complex jargon, it can be enough to leave anyone confused. So if the talk at your next BBQ moves to coal or questioning climate action, this year you can be equipped with the facts. <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no need to sweat those awkward moments: come prepared with our Summer BBQ Guide – Talking Energy. <\/b>\u00a0It\u2019s chock-full of ways to answer common questions about Australian energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soon, you’ll be ready to talk energy with the best of them. And make sure that barbie doesn’t sizzle out…<\/p>\n

DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE BOOKLET HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Interested in some more mythbusting\u00a0facts? Read our\u00a0Electricity Prices Guide: Sorting Fact From Fiction<\/a>. After reading this, you’ll be able to answer some common questions on electricity prices.<\/p>\n

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