“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
“Banners fly against ship soot”- a P&C article
Banners fly against ship soot, P&C, July 3, 2012, ROBERT BEHRE and BRENDA RINDGE.
“Impact of cruise ships on Charleston historic district focus of new lawsuit”- today’s P&C front page article
Impact of cruise ships on Charleston historic district focus of new lawsuit, P&C, July 3, 2012, ROBERT BEHRE. Reach Robert Behre at 937-5771.
June 16th P&C letter to the editor from JACK SIMMONS: Chairman, Committee to Save the City
Two studies, one fix: Regulate cruises, P&C, June 16, 2012. While it is refreshing that continued attention is being given to the impact of cruise ships on Charleston’s ambiance, it is also ironi ...