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New article: Don't ignore those rationing their energy use

Posted by Keith on October 07, 2021

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Just published by Common Weal at: https://commonweal.scot/dont-ignore-those-rationing-their-energy-use/?vgo_ee=Ic7JOL7OVMULbmzbDpgKJJz3Ne9itcozNM2ufi79jqk%3D

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