How cruise ships became a disaster for the planet – video

Cruises are booming: ticket sales in 2023 exceeded historic levels and 2024 saw the launch of the largest cruise ship ever built. But as the popularity of cruise tourism increases, so do the pollution problems it brings. For customers, it may not be obvious that there are problems, since some cruise lines claim to become more climate-friendly. But the truth may be very different. Josh Toussaint-Strauss questions the impact of the world’s largest ships on the planet