Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, recently voiced support for a carbon dioxide tax as a measure to address the escalating climate change crisis. In a statement shared on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Musk argued that a well-implemented CO2 tax could play a pivotal role in mitigating rising CO2 levels.
He emphasized the importance of taxing potentially harmful activities, contrasting it with current taxation practices that often target beneficial goods like vegetables and fruits, rather than substances like tobacco and liquor.
While Musk acknowledged differing perspectives on the immediacy of climate impacts—disagreeing with predictions of catastrophic consequences within the next five to ten years—he underscored the significant long-term risks associated with elevated CO2 levels. In a graphic accompanying his post, Musk highlighted that while ideal outdoor air quality maintains around 400 parts per million (ppm) of CO2, current levels exceed 800 ppm. He warned that surpassing 1000 ppm could lead to more severe consequences.
Musk’s advocacy for a CO2 tax aligns with his broader efforts to address environmental challenges through technological innovation and policy advocacy.
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