SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne wants oil and gas giants to pay for damage from climate change through a global carbon tax on their profits.Browne contended that while these companies rack up multibillion-dollar profits from using fossil fuels, which is a major contributor to global warming, small island nations like his and others in the Caribbean that have contributed virtually nothing to total emissions are suffering.He pointed out that in the first half of this year, six fossil fuel companies alone made nearly €70 billion (US$71 billion) in profits which was “more than enough money to cover the costs of major climate damage in developing nations”.Browne also said a group of island nations had registered a commission with the UN to explore the responsibility of states for injuries arising from their climate actions and breaches in the obligations.Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com."