Cruise Ship Tax

Living on Earth

More cruise ships than ever are docking in Juneau, Alaska. They’re starting to wear out their welcome. And they’re taking a toll on the environment as well. On October 5, Juneau citizens will vote on an initiative to charge a five dollar fee for each cruise passenger that enters their port. As Svend Holst, a reporter for Juneau’s daily newspaper, the Empire, tells host Steve Curwood, the initiative is likely to pass.

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