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Abstract
Klein, Ross A. "Left In
Its
Wake," Alternatives
Journal,
28:4, 22-26
Cruise ships have gained a reputation for environmental
violations, including illegal tank releases, toxic leaks, food waste
dumping,
and oily waste dumping. The International Council of Cruise Lines
(ICCL) has
adopted standards for its member ships; however
these standards are seldom certified or enforced. Political pressures
are
reflected in environmental practices, as are ports of call with weak
regulations. Particularly tight restrictions are applied to the Caribbean, where cruise ships
impose a heavy
environmental footprint. Many nations are taxing cruise ships to
generate revenue
for waste
management strategies. Examples of shipboard
waste management problems are described in the Caribbean and in Alaska.
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