Climate Hypocrisy: Zuckerberg's Mega Yacht Revealed

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, is facing significant criticism due to the substantial carbon footprint of his recently launched 387-foot mega yacht, Launchpad. The vessel, reportedly costing $300 million, is said to consume approximately 291 gallons of diesel fuel every hour, emitting an estimated 40 tons of CO2 during that same period. This revelation has sparked outrage on social media, with many users pointing to the apparent contradiction with Zuckerberg's public stance on climate action.

Critics have derided the yacht as a "symbol of hypocrisy," particularly given Zuckerberg's extensive philanthropic efforts supporting climate advocacy and his past endorsements of policies like the Paris Agreement. The environmental impact is compounded by the presence of a $30 million support ship, Wingman, which carries smaller vessels and a helicopter. Reports indicate Launchpad burned over 528,000 gallons of diesel fuel in a nine-month span between 2024 and 2025, equivalent to the annual emissions of nearly 400 US households.

This controversy surrounding Zuckerberg's yacht emerges amidst broader discussions about climate hypocrisy, including recent outrage over the clearing of 100,000 trees in the Amazon Rainforest to host a climate summit. While Meta and other tech giants have pledged net-zero emissions targets, Zuckerberg's personal choices have drawn sharp scrutiny, contrasting with his previous statements urging global cooperation to combat climate change.