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Mark Zuckerberg has been slammed following a viral sighting of his enormous $300 million 387-foot mega yacht.
This comes after it was revealed that the mega yacht has burned hundreds of thousands of gallons of diesel in the last year, according to reports.
Now, the billionaire is being criticized by members of the public over the potential impact this could have on climate change.
The Meta boss owns the yacht, which is known as Launchpad, that allegedly uses around 291 gallons of fuel every hour.
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This has sparked a reaction online with many people taking to social media to share their own thoughts on the matter.
On X, formerly Twitter, one user wrote: “Another reminder that Net Zero is only for the peasants.”
Another said: “Meanwhile ordinary people drive electric cars and recycle, because the planet matters. But for him, apparently, the planet doesn’t matter.”
A third person joked: “Yes, but on that yacht they use paper straws, which offsets all carbon emissions.”
And a fourth added: “Meanwhile ordinary people drive electric cars and recycle, because the planet matters. But for him, apparently, the planet doesn’t matter.”
According to a piece by the Greek Reporter, in just nine months, the mega yacht burned over 528,000 gallons of diesel fuel.
This resulted in over 5,300 tons of carbon emissions by the one yacht, which is the equivalent of the carbon emissions emitted by almost 400 households in the US over a year-long period.
Back in 2017, Zuckerberg spoke publicly about the climate crisis, saying: “Stopping climate change is something we can only do as a global community, and we have to act together before it’s too late.”
In a report by the Sustainability Times, writer Avi Cohen said: “As more people become aware of the environmental impact of their choices, the pressure on billionaires and their extravagant lifestyles grows. The expectation for responsible luxury is becoming more pronounced, pushing the conversation towards sustainable practices in high-end travel and leisure.
“The challenge lies in finding a balance between luxury and sustainability, ensuring that economic benefits do not come at the cost of environmental degradation. The presence of yachts like the Launchpad in environmentally sensitive areas serves as a reminder of the need for a shift towards more responsible forms of luxury that align with global sustainability goals.”
Cohen continued: “The presence of Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht in France raises pertinent questions about the intersection of luxury, economy, and environmental responsibility.”
