He is probably also referring to the reluctance to impose sanctions on Russia because of the serious requirements of its oil and gas exports., this hand-held machine attaches to tractors and transforms hazardous crop waste into marketable bioproducts. Elon Musk is known for his eco-friendly ventures including solar power and his recommendation for implementing a carbon tax to deal with carbon emissions resulting from fossil fuels.
That's why it came as a shock when on Friday night, Musk tweeted that the U.S. needs to increase its oil and gas output.
Why did he say that and what is the connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Get more updates on this story and more with The Blueprint, our daily newsletter: Elon Musk is known for his green projects, including solar energy, and for his recommendation to implement a carbon tax to address fossil fuel carbon emissions.
Increasing oil and gas output
"Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately," wrote in his tweet Musk. Why did he say that and what does that have to do with the invasion of Ukraine by the Russians?"
Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately.
Extraordinary times demand extraordinary measures.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2022
"Obviously, this would negatively affect Tesla, but sustainable energy solutions simply cannot react instantaneously to make up for Russian oil & gas exports," he continued in another tweet.
By extraordinary times, Musk is referring to the increase in oil and gas prices that have resulted from the Ukrainian/Russian war. Extraordinary times mean extraordinary measures. - elon musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2022", obviously that would negatively impact tesla.
Some have suggested U.S. oil producers increase their output but they are currently struggling with a shortage of workers and necessary equipment. In extraordinary times, musk refers to rising oil and gas prices as a result of the Ukrainian/Russian war.
In the past, Musk has taken strong anti-oil and gas stands even issuing a call for a “revolution” to counter “the propaganda of the fossil fuel industry which is unrelenting and enormous.”
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2022 Obviously, this would negatively affect Tesla.
Supporting Ukraine
Musk has also shown strong support for Ukraine tweeting "Hold Strong Ukraine" and even activating Starlink satellite service in the nation after a tweet from Mykhailo Fedorov, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, asked him to do so. As a result, they are not likely to close this gap.
Thus, it is unlikely that they will address this gap. Ukrainemusk support also showed strong support for Ukraine tweeting "hold strong Ukraine" and even the activation of the starlink satellite service in the nation after a tweet from mykhailo fedorov, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, He's asked her to.
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