add a sentence to this:In academic discourse, it is not commonly considered that genocide and environmental degradation intersect; however, this intersection is a stark reality in several African countries. Lynch et al. highlight the role of capitalism in the simultaneous devastation of human populations and ecosystems, noting that the expansion of capitalist production processes, particularly those involving the extraction of raw materials, has precipitated genocidal outcomes (Lynch et al. 237-238). The thesis that state and local sponsorship of petrocapitalistic projects invariably results in adverse consequences gains further credence when considering the disproportionate burdens placed on the most marginalized communities, who are often compelled to bear the costs of accommodating transnational corporate (TNC) ventures