Meta founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with his recent acquisition of a $300 million superyacht named Launchpad. Mr Zuckerberg’s luxury ship, which is longer than a football field, has drawn criticism based on his climate change activism.
Hindustan Times report Mark Zuckerberg, with an estimated net worth of $180 billion, joins the ranks of tech billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, and owns a luxury supermarket. He said he bought a yacht. This 118-meter-long vessel was designed by Sweden-based Espen Øin International and boasts a sleek, multi-layered exterior with a solid steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
Climate change activist Mark Zuckerberg shows off his new $300 million megayacht.
Zack’s 87-foot megayacht is powered by four MTU diesel engines and can reach a top speed of 24 knots.
America’s elites are laughing right in front of our eyes.pic.twitter.com/u5n3hicRNf
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) May 6, 2024
Making her transatlantic debut in March 2024, the yacht has a gross tonnage of 5,000 tons and can cruise at speeds of up to 24 knots, offering her owners a spectacular cruising experience. Currently ranked 45th among the world’s largest yachts, she also has a helipad for convenient air travel.
But the internet isn’t just in awe of the yacht’s stunning visuals and impressive features. Critics say Zuckerberg, a vocal advocate of fighting climate change, owns a private jet that reportedly consumed more than $158,000 in fuel in less than two months, and a superyacht that he currently owns. However, superyachting is considered one of the most polluting activities a person can engage in.
For example, Roman Abramovich’s yacht is said to emit more than 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide a year, more than some small countries, while Jeff Bezos’ $500 million The yacht “Col” emits 7,000 tons per year.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) tweeted: “Look, this is Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht. However, the guy who flies a private jet with Bill Gates has a hand in the plan. No doubt, it’s all our fault.”
Hey, that’s Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht. However, the fact that he flies a private jet with Bill Gates definitely has a hand in the plan. In fact, it’s all our fault. pic.twitter.com/PKhlEOe3M1
— Erin Elizabeth Health Nut News 🙌 (@unhealthytruth) May 5, 2024
“Mark Zuckerberg’s megayacht. But they tell us that driving gas-powered cars is ruining the planet…” This debate is about whether Zuckerberg’s yacht is “a luxury paradise or climate change.” Some even question whether it is a hideout for hypocrites.
Mila, Gigante Yate, Mark Zuckerberg’s private life
Pero, Gaslina’s elite leader Arluinando El Planeta….🎯 pic.twitter.com/AqM84ACHyJ
— ἱEL GRAN DESPERTARἱ (@destapandolose1) May 5, 2024
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News, covering free speech and online censorship issues.
