There was a time when, if the world lost some coral reefs to human carelessness, it was greeted with a reaction akin to a shrug of the shoulders and dismissed with “too bad.” As we have become more environmentally aware, and responsible, that has changed. So when a cruise ship (Carnival Magic) accidentally destroys a… Continue reading Coral Accident Rocks Carnival
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Questions with Victoria's Environmental Change
Photo: Greater Victoria Harbour Authority The people of Victoria, British Columbia's capital city and a regular port for cruise ships going to and from Alaska, are choked. Or maybe that should be "choking." Here, point by point, is why: • The city scrapped plans to install shore power (electrical plug-ins) to improve air quality from… Continue reading Questions with Victoria's Environmental Change
Even Cleaning Standard Cruise Ship Fuel Comes with a Price Tag
The good news on the weekend is that Carnival is going to try and make a cruise ship's fuel cleaner, in order to meet environmental standards going into effect in two years, rather than simply burn cleaner fuel. Cleaner fuel costs more. That means the cost would trickle down to North American consumers…the Environmental Protection… Continue reading Even Cleaning Standard Cruise Ship Fuel Comes with a Price Tag
Alaska on Verge of Another Crisis
There's an interesting law being enacted in Alaska (yes, another one) this year that could impact the cruise industry. Specifically, it could impact how much your cruise costs to visit the 49th state. It has to do with clean (and more expensive) fuel, and it can get a bit complex, so we'll give you the… Continue reading Alaska on Verge of Another Crisis
Alaska Backs Off On Environment
Environmental issues can often be complicated. The latest one — this week in Alaska — is definitely complicated. If you're interested in protecting the environment (duh!) and the part that cruise ships play in it, read on…and if you want to read this in more detail, Richard Mauer of The Anchorage Daily News has it… Continue reading Alaska Backs Off On Environment