Elon Musk Is No Climate Hero

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August 16, 2024, 1:00 PM

• •Elon Musk has been a vocal advocate for climate change action in the past.
• •In a recent interview with Donald Trump, Musk said that he doesn't think we should vilify the oil and gas industry.
• •Musk's comments reflect his recent shift rightward and his new focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Elon Musk has been a vocal advocate for climate change action, but in a recent interview with Donald Trump he appeared to soften his stance. Musk said that he is "pro-environment" but that he doesn't think we should "vilify the oil and gas industry." He also said that high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can cause "headaches and nausea.

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