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Energy giants' billions renew windfall tax debate
Energy giants' billions renew windfall tax debate
by  AFP

The billions in profits announced by TotalEnergies and Shell on Thursday have revived the debate over windfall taxes on the thriving energy giants. In London meanwhile, British energy giant Shell announced net profit totalling $6.7 billion in the third quarter.

Air pollution 'silent killer' in African cities: study
Air pollution 'silent killer' in African cities: study
by  AFP

Pollution in Africa's fast-expanding cities is deadlier than thought, yet green solutions could save tens of thousands of lives and avert billions of dollars in damage, a report said Thursday. Taking the greener path could save 125,000 lives and $20 billion in economic costs, and cut those cities' emissions by around 20 percent by 2040, the report said.

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