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...
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...
https://www.theurbanist.org/2021/07/22/advocates-condemn-the-return-of-cruise-ships-to-seattle/ ...
Thanks Brendan Kiley for exposing the toxic underbelly of the Seattle Cruise industry for Times readers. This is the most in depth coverage by mainstream news media of the relationship between the Port of Seattle and the cruise industry, and the impact on the environment....
June 29, 2021, one day after all time heat records were smashed across the Pacific Northwest, with Seattle reaching 108 degrees, a full 5 degrees above the previous record, Port of Seattle Maritime Director, Stephanie Jones- Stebbins, in referencing a question from the audience said...