‘Silent killer': Taxpayer media finds ‘burning wood' a threat to your health
'Today, taxpayer media have finally found the big killer, the big danger, the thing we must do to save lives here at home and change the climate globally, and it is the fireplace at your joint,' Mr Murray said.
'Yes, I am talking to you, right now if you are currently warming in an Australian winter with wood, either behind the glass, in the heater or in a beautiful fireplace where you can hear the crackle, well, guess what, my friends, you are part of the problem.'
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