“Cruise-ship battle not so one-sided”: a Dana Beach editorial in The State- “…(the cruise business is) one half of one percent of the (economic) impact of freight.”
The leaders of the state Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Alliance are vigorously defending the State Ports Authority’s effort to “aggressively pursue cruise line business” and spend $35 million ...
Breaking AP report: Cruise terminal permit delayed as state seeks additional information from ports- “Any delay is the fault of the State Ports Authority, which has, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, refused to recognize that cruise operations impact local citizens’ health and the integrity of Charleston’s economically vital historic area,” (Blan Holman, attorney representing the Southern Environmental Law Center said).
...The terminal is also a focus of suits in both state and federal court. Preservation groups, environmentalists and neighborhood residents sued in state court saying the cruises are a public nuisance ...
“Better cruise emissions possible”- a P&C editorial today: “Those insisting that it is not necessary to institute enforceable restrictions on air emissions from cruise ships in Charleston could be leaning on a weak reed.”
"...Until it is sure that the regulations will stand and that the cruise industry will abide by them, people who live or work in the area of the passenger terminal should not get complacent." Read ent ...
“Cruise industry fights new pollution limits”- breaking news reported by Juliet Eilperin: “Everyday… the (Sapphire Princess)…will emit…as much soot as 1.06 million cars.”
Cruise industry fights new pollution limits By Juliet Eilperin / The Washington Post WHITTIER, Alaska -- The gleaming white Sapphire Princess docked in this deepwater port this month, unloading its ...
“House Cleaning”- a letter by Carrie Agnew: “The exhaust emitted by the Fantasy is a proven carcinogen.”
House cleaning I believe that a number of people misunderstood the point made in a July 3 article regarding the increased amount of soot/airborne particulate matter being experienced downtown as a res ...
A.D. Heathcock’s letter- “Tourism’s Toll”: “Each week, Carnival Cruise lines dumps 1,500-plus tourists who compete for sidewalk space with those staying in expensive hotels.”
Tourism’s toll Those who advocated for unlimited tourism in the Charleston area are now seeing the results of that argument. Numbers really do matter. Folly Beach can accommodate a few beer drinkers, ...
It’s About Control: a letter by David B. Hoffman
I was once again disappointed by Brian Hicks’ populist rant against residents of “highfalutin” downtown and their quest for control of the cruise industry. I have lived and worked in downtown Charles ...
ABC News 4 piece on on C4 Flags & Cruise Ship Lawsuit
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“Suit could derail cruise terminal” article in Charleston Mercury: “…boarding ramp designed for ships with 4,500 passengers.”
Read entire article at bottom of page: Page 2 Charleston Mercury July 12, 2012