Researchers warn oil-dependent nations face conflict, migration without transition aid

A new study finds that countries relying heavily on oil revenues—including Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, and Iran—face severe economic and social disruption as global oil demand declines, requiring urgent government intervention to prevent conf

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19d Guardian Environment Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say — Researchers urge governments to help worst afflicted countries, such as Nigeria and Algeria, which rely on oil revenues for public services Conflict, migration…

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