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Can climate shocks change how people feel about paying taxes?

Can climate shocks change how people feel about paying taxes?
Phys.org Monday 29 June 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense across sub-Saharan Africa. Floods, droughts, heat waves and storms are no longer isolated environmental events. They increasingly shape livelihoods, inequality, public trust, and the relationship between citizens and the state.

Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense across sub-Saharan Africa. Floods, droughts, heat waves and storms are no longer isolated environmental events. They increasingly shape livelihoods, inequality, public trust, and the relationship between citizens and the state.
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