Elon Musk backs more nuclear power, oil drilling to combat Russia
AxiosJUL 2022
The Spin
Narrative A
This makes a lot of sense. These plants will provide an alternative means of energy to climate-dangerous fossil fuels, and make the continent more self-reliant, moving away from dependence on Russia.
Narrative B
Musk has been pushing nuclear energy for years. It's an adventurous idea, but there are too many risks involved. Restarting old nuclear reactors that have been dormant for long periods is complicated, and the world is still grappling with numerous past nuclear plant devastations.