Ships reportedly discharged treated sewage, oil, food waste and grey water, which is wastewater from sinks, showers, laundries and galleys. SIPA USA/PA Images A judge has threatened to block Carnival ships from docking in U.S. ports because of ongoing environmental concerns. Collectively, Carnival ships account for 85 percent of the world’s cruise passengers, according to the company’s website. Carnival Corp.’s Princess Cruise Lines was ordered to pay $40 million in April 2017 for illegally dumping oil-contaminated waste and for falsifying records to conceal the discharge. It’s amazing how that helps people come to focus on reality.”ASSOCIATED PRESS Royal Princess, Princess Cruis Lines' newest and largest West Coast-based ship, off Los Angeles in March.

Source: Huffington Post April 17, 2019 22:41 UTC