US cruise ships using Canada as a 'toilet bowl' for polluted waste

Lax Canadian regulations create 'perverse incentive' for US cruise ships en route to Alaska to discharge toxic mix of chemicals and wastewater off British Columbia, report saysFrom the comfort of cruise ships, a typical trip to Alaska offers magnificent views of glaciers and untamed national parks, and visits to quaint seaside towns. For years, these draws have made cruises to Alaska the most booked US holiday.But the journey to those pristine areas, which involves sailing along Canada's west coast for two or three days, is leaving behind a trail of toxic waste, including within marine protected areas (MPAs), according to new research. Continue reading...