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Hi John,

As families across the world are struggling to pay for energy and food,
finance ministers of the world's seven wealthiest nations (the G7) are
preparing to meet in Paris. 

Taxing soaring fossil fuel profits and ending their subsidies is something
these leaders can do overnight.^1 But resolving this affordability crisis
is shockingly not on their agenda. Yet.

France currently holds the Presidency of the G7, and the French Finance
Minister, Roland Lescure, is responsible for setting the agenda of this
meeting. 

Lescure is extremely active on social media and pays close attention to
his comments. We have a short window of time to urge him to include these
critical solutions in the meeting’s agenda now.

[ [link removed] ]John, do you have a few minutes to add a comment on his
posts on social media? 

[ [link removed] ]Yes, I’ll comment on social media

If you don't use social media, please forward this email to five friends
or family members who do! 

You can choose your preferred platform, pick a pre-written comment, or
write your own message for a bigger impact. 

The fossil fuel companies that are reaping the benefits of this crisis,
like Total, Shell and Exxon, are sitting on billions in windfall profits.
That money came from all of us paying higher prices.^2

Permanent windfall taxes on those record profits could fund real relief:
lower energy bills, support for people priced out of heating their homes,
and an equitable shift away from the planet-wrecking fuels that are
driving this crisis.

The G7 finance ministers have the power to move on this. And Lescure holds
the keys. But only if he feels the pressure.

The meeting starts soon, and the agenda is being finalized now. [ [link removed] ]Let’s
flood his comments today to make sure our voices are not ignored.

[ [link removed] ]Flood the comments section

Thousands of us have signed a petition calling on G7 countries to
introduce permanent windfall taxes.^3 This is the next step to increase
the pressure. 

Onwards, 

Lisa and The Great Power Shift Team at 350.org

P.S. After the Finance Ministers Meeting, the G7 Summit follows in June.
Everything we do now will help ensure progress at the main summit.
[ [link removed] ]Don't let this moment pass.

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Sources:

1. [ [link removed] ]G7 Must Tax Fossil Fuel Windfall Profits As Households Pay For Oil
Price Spikes (350.org)
2. [ [link removed] ]Fossil fuel companies projected to earn almost $3,000 a second in
2026 while families struggle to afford energy bills worldwide (Oxfam
International)
3. [ [link removed] ]Tell the G7: Tax polluters' profits now! (350.org)


 




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