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Cruise ships could pollute less / dump less sewage / use different fuel

By Hicbd
Fri Aug 19 2022 10:28 am

"A passenger’s carbon footprint triples in size when taking a cruise and the emissions produced can contribute to serious health issues. On top of the pollution caused by their exhaust fumes, cruise ships have been caught discarding trash, fuel, and sewage directly into the ocean...The data collected reveals that standing on the deck of a cruise ship is similar to being in one of the world’s most polluted cities, with health experts warning of the issues surrounding poor air quality...There exists a range of new technologies aimed at reducing the waste produced by cruise liners, such as onboard incineration plants, recycling programs, as well as cheaper, less polluting fuel options such as LNG."

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/04/26/cruise-ship-pollution-is-causing-serious-health-and-environmental-problems/?sh=5af222da37db
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship_pollution_in_the_United_States
https://qz.com/308970/cruise-ships-dump-1-billion-tons-of-sewage-into-the-ocean-every-year/

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Travel / Vacations Energy / Fuel / Electricity Wildlife Conservation / Biodiversity Business / Invention Idea Air Quality / Pollution / Smog Oceans Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) / Sustainability / Impact Impact / Philanthropy / Social Good Investing Capital Cruises Government Regulation / Oversight Ethical / Eco Consumerism

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