On April 6, 2023, Seattle Cruise Control hosted an online public meeting delving into the current situation with cruise ship travel at the Port of Seattle, its many harms, the misleading claims being promoted by industry, the greenwashing based on faulty analysis and what we...
The mission statement of the Port of Seattle calls for the promotion of economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. Yet over the past 20-plus years, the Port...
https://hakaimagazine.com/features/cruise-ship-invasion/ ...
Testimony submitted on behalf of friends of Seattle Cruise Control at Port of Seattle Commission meetings 2019-present January 10, 2023 Spending tens of millions of dollars on shore power at Pier 66 is tantamount to making a bad situation a little less worse. Surely the decision will...
What is a "Green Corridor"? Yet another example of Greenwashing! By Tom Barnard and Jordan Van Voast, L.Ac. With great fanfare, the Port of Seattle recently announced the establishment of a "cruise led Green Corridor,” where zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission cruise ships - not currently feasible at...
Without question, the best article yet by local media on the widespread harms of cruise ships, and the fallacy of seeing only dollar signs and benefits for the regional economy. https://www.theurbanist.org/2022/01/21/third-cruise-terminal-cancelled-activists-call-on-port-of-seattle-to-phase-out-cruise-ships/ ...
Good news! Port of Seattle says they are no longer planning to build a 3rd cruise ship terminal in Seattle. Thanks to everyone who showed up at Port Commission meetings, planned rallies, did research, wrote letters, wore dolphin costumes, designed banners, etc. There is more...
Summary of Environmental and human health impacts of cruise tourism: A review; Josep Lloret a,* , Arnau Carreno˜ , Hrvoje Cari´c , Joan San , Lora E. Fleming; Marine Pollution Bulletin Volume 173, Part A, December 2021, 112979 (full article unfortunately is behind a paywall). Solid...
Vague promises to go carbon neutral by 2050 along with continued reliance on old technologies are met with increased skepticism by climate activists. More port communities are questioning the cost-benefit ration of bringing giant ships to their shores. Lack of industry oversight almost guarantees continued...