Reduce cruise ship emissions in Cayman

The article on COP30 is more excellent reporting by the Cayman Compass. Congratulations!

It should be noted, however, that Cayman’s cruise tourism is also a major emitter of CO2 pollution.

Considering that this industry is now firmly weaved into Cayman’s economic ecosystem, it should be clear to many Caymanians that the islands also have a lot of responsibility for (and participation in) the global carbon footprint.

The cruise ship industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

Not only is this pollution a contributor to global climate change, it is also toxic for the Cayman Islands population who are in the direct ‘line of fire’ of this poisonous fallout.

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More inward reflection is needed by Cayman and its leaders to address with urgency how to reduce such CO2 emissions coming from its own shores!

Ricardo N Radwanski