New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing renewed scrutiny over his environmental commitments after reports highlighted the massive carbon footprint of his $300 million mega yacht, Launchpad. The 387-foot vessel, one of the largest privately owned yachts in the world, has become the center of a heated online debate over whether its emissions undermine Zuckerberg's long-publicized support for climate action.

According to the Daily Mail, Launchpad is powered by four engines that consume roughly 291 gallons of diesel per hour. Estimates suggest the yacht could be releasing around 40 tons of carbon dioxide every hour it operates, placing it among the most polluting private vessels currently in use. The yacht also travels with ...