Venice is an incredibly popular tourism destination, but in recent years, criticism from locals and environmentalists has prompted calls for the end of cruise lines in the city. Yesterday, the city officially banned large ships in its waters. According to Italian Culture … [Read more...] about Venice bans cruise ships to protect delicate canals and local ecosystems
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Key West bans large cruise ships from docking to protect coral reefs
On election day, residents of Key West, Florida, voted to impose new restrictions on cruise ships docking in the city — a move that’s expected to give a much-needed respite to fragile marine habitats in the area. The island’s residents voted on three ballot initiatives, … [Read more...] about Key West bans large cruise ships from docking to protect coral reefs
World’s first hybrid cruiser sets sail to Alaska
While gas-powered cars are rightfully criticized for their environmental footprint, they don’t even come close to the amount of pollution emitted by cruise liners. Indeed, while cars receive the brunt of the criticism, a recent study found that the world’s largest luxury cruise … [Read more...] about World’s first hybrid cruiser sets sail to Alaska
