Published 2 years ago

Fuel firms should pay for climate harm, UN leaders told

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called out the many troubles facing the world. He urged richer countries to tax the profits of energy companies. The proposal seeks to raise about $140 billion to help people with the soaring cost of energy. The idea has already gained traction in Europe, where energy companies are enjoying extraordinary profits.

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BBC News

UN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'

Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Polluters must pay’: UN chief calls for windfall tax on fossil fuel companies

António Guterres said money raised should be diverted to vulnerable nations suffering losses caused by climate crisis

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Tax fossil fuel companies windfall profits, UN chief says

Liz Truss has said she is against a windfall tax

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Fuel firms should pay for climate harm, UN leaders told

Rich energy companies should be forced to fork over some windfall profits to aid victims of climate change and offset rising fuel and food costs, the U.N.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Fuel firms should pay for climate harm, UN leaders told

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders Tuesday that rich energy companies should be forced to fork over some windfall profits to aid victims of climate change and offset rising fuel and food costs

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Tax fossil fuel companies 'feasting' on profits, UN chief urges

Rich economies should hit oil and gas companies with new windfall taxes to provide help for countries suffering from climate change, and people struggling with soaring energy and food bills, UN Secretary General António Guterres said Tuesday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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