Cruise Impact on Marseille, France
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Cruise Impact on Marseille, France

07 Mar Cruise Impact on Marseille, France

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In 2018, The Guardian ran a story about Marseille cruise ship program and the impact on the port community. Excerpts:

“We’ve noticed that the cancer cases here began emerging in the years after the cruise ship boom, as the ships got bigger and more arrived,” [Jean-Pierre Eyraud] said. “I’m worried about the ships’ fuel and the air pollution. I used to grow herbs on my balcony but now I’m too scared to eat them.”

Eyraud’s neighbourhood association is campaigning against shipping pollution and warning of the health impact for people living in port areas where cruise ships dock—a growing worry in other destinations such as Venice and Barcelona.

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Charles Chanut, a retired doctor, said it was surprising to see the incidence of cancers in the neighbourhood overlooking Marseille’s port. “Air pollution is an important battle for public health,” he said. “We’re not against bringing cruise liners here, they can bring economic benefits, but at least do it cleanly.”

Read the full article on The Guardian.