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Bezos' Superyacht Koru Ignites Outrage Over Climate Impact

7/14/2025

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Jeff Bezos' extravagant superyacht, Koru, has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, sparking outrage over its environmental impact. Towering at 417 feet, it releases over 7,000 tons of CO2 each year and demands a staggering $25 million for upkeep. Critics decry this opulence as a glaring reminder of the wealthy's detachment from pressing climate concerns, urging stronger regulations on luxury vessels.

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Jeff Bezos' extravagant superyacht, Koru, has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, sparking outrage over its environmental impact. Towering at 417 feet, it releases over 7,000 tons of CO2 each year and demands a staggering $25 million for upkeep. Critics decry this opulence as a glaring reminder of the wealthy's detachment from pressing climate concerns, urging stronger regulations on luxury vessels.