Yes, Elon Musk has made statements that have been interpreted as climate change denial. In a tweet in late June, Musk stated that “what happens on Earth’s surface (eg farming) has no meaningful impact on climate change.” He continued that the risk of climate change came overwhelmingly from moving carbon deep underground into the atmosphere¹. This statement was quickly corrected by scientists, who pointed out that greenhouse gas pollution from agriculture, forestry, and other land use made up 13-21% of global emissions between 2010 and 2019¹.
However, it’s important to note that Musk has also made many statements acknowledging the reality and severity of climate change. For example, he has said, "Climate change is the biggest threat that humanity faces this century, except for AI,"² and his companies, such as Tesla and SolarCity, have made significant contributions to sustainable energy².
What do you think SpaceX, mars colonization and Cybertruck are about? His bizarre twist on climate is to sell to rich prepper folks the post-apocalyptic fantasy that they will get something to drive while they wait for their ferry to the mars colony where, one would assume, they would reign over the pleb workers. More libertarian than fully alt-right or traditional conservatism.
It’s surely only a matter of time before he becomes a climate change denier, right? He’s gone all in every other right wing weirdo ideology.
How unsettling would it be if the CEO of SpaceX became a flat earther?
I would then be convinced that we are in a timeline where The Onion controls the universe
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Blessed are we that each day brings us 24 hours closer to the inauguration of Performance H. Wilson.
Waiting on my piped bot.
Then I’ll just sit back and let the dollars roll in
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Yes, Elon Musk has made statements that have been interpreted as climate change denial. In a tweet in late June, Musk stated that “what happens on Earth’s surface (eg farming) has no meaningful impact on climate change.” He continued that the risk of climate change came overwhelmingly from moving carbon deep underground into the atmosphere¹. This statement was quickly corrected by scientists, who pointed out that greenhouse gas pollution from agriculture, forestry, and other land use made up 13-21% of global emissions between 2010 and 2019¹.
However, it’s important to note that Musk has also made many statements acknowledging the reality and severity of climate change. For example, he has said, "Climate change is the biggest threat that humanity faces this century, except for AI,"² and his companies, such as Tesla and SolarCity, have made significant contributions to sustainable energy².
Source: Conversation with Bing, 11/16/2023 (1) Elon Musk tweets false climate claim – DW – 07/03/2023. https://www.dw.com/en/elon-musk-climate-tweet-misinformation/a-66082443. (2) Here’s What Elon Musk Really Thinks About Climate Change - Entrepreneur. https://www.entrepreneur.com/green-entrepreneur/heres-what-elon-musk-really-thinks-about-climate-change/441739. (3) Climate change misinformation is surging on Elon Musk’s Twitter - USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2023/01/10/twitter-climate-change-misinformation-surge-elon-musk/11002993002/.
What do you think SpaceX, mars colonization and Cybertruck are about? His bizarre twist on climate is to sell to rich prepper folks the post-apocalyptic fantasy that they will get something to drive while they wait for their ferry to the mars colony where, one would assume, they would reign over the pleb workers. More libertarian than fully alt-right or traditional conservatism.
That’s actually a good take
No he’s pretty on board with climate change. That’s why joined Tesla as a funder.