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In 2017 we wrote about Arkup<\/a>, a company designing “hurricane-proof” livable yachts powered by solar energy and capable of operating completely off the grid.<\/p> Now, the company has finally debuted<\/a> a real-life version of one of its designs, and it could let you ride out the worst that climate change might throw at the Earth in the near future — assuming you have $5.5 million to spend on it.<\/p> Visitors to the Miami Yacht Show, which runs through Feb. 18, can catch a glimpse of the Arkup #1, a 75-foot livable yacht its creators claim is entirely self-sustaining.<\/p> The yacht has a rainwater-harvesting system, a 2,300-square-foot roof covered in solar panels, and would be as “stable as a home on land” if pummeled with Category 4 winds, according to an Arkup press release<\/a>.<\/p> Based on the tweeted photos of the yacht, it’s incredibly luxurious. But given that most of us don’t have $5.5 million to spend on a floating home, we might want to consider cheaper ways to prepare for climate change, like urging our legislators to back climate-friendly legislation<\/a>.<\/p> 75' Livable yacht by Arkup pic.twitter.com\/xbLxbm8P4i<\/a><\/p> — Arkup LLC (@Arkup_LLC) February 14, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote> READ MORE<\/strong>: This $5.9 Million Floating Home Lets You Ride out Sea-Level Rise in Style<\/a> [Sun Sentinel<\/em>]<\/p> More on Arkup: An Architect Made Floating Homes, and They Are Hurricane-Proof<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p> The post Ride out Climate Change in This $5.5 Million Self-Sustaining Yacht<\/a> appeared first on Futurism<\/a>.<\/p> Read this article: Luxury Living In 2017 we wrote about Arkup , a company designing \u201churricane-proof\u201d livable yachts powered by solar energy and capable of operating completely off the grid. Now, the company has finally debuted a real-life version of one of its designs, and it could let you ride out the worst that climate change might throw at the Earth in the near future \u2014 assuming you have\u00a0$5.5 million to spend on it. Cost of Climate Change Visitors to the Miami Yacht Show, which runs through Feb. Continue reading Cost of Climate Change<\/h2>
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