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...
FOR RELEASE: November 8, 2021 Global Cruise Activist Network Warns: Cruise Ships are Super-Emitters of Greenhouse Gases; Action towards Paris Agreement Goals Proposed The Global Cruise Activist Network (GCAN) is calling on UN delegates to take immediate steps to ensure that cruise ships in service anywhere in the world...
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2021/09/29/61548422/are-cruise-ships-killing-seattle-it-depends-how-who-and-when-you-ask Alex Adams, Interim Director for Maritime Sustainability, responding to a question by Stranger reporter, Matt Baume. (Link to article above). ...
Fair Sailing is an initiative by the James Bay Neighborhood Association (JBNA) to advocate for responsible cruise tourism practices that prioritize the interests of residents, local businesses and the environment of Victoria, Canada’s highest volume port-of-call. James Bay residents want quality of life, clean...
Over two dozen organizations and grassroots groups have sent a letter to Port of Seattle Commissioners and staff outlining the reasons to end our toxic relationship with the cruise ship industry and transition to a cruise-free Salish Sea. “As one of the fastest-growing sources of...
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“We all want, after the COVID pandemic, to go back to normal,” Dooley said. “I, as a doctor, want this too, but there was no normal to begin with. It wasn’t a normal economy that allowed pollution from cruise ships as another part of business,...