Letter - More on cruise ship effects

Cruise ship emissions have a very real impact on James Bay Residents,
despite the efforts by Howard Markson in his recent letter to discredit resident complaints. I do not know what scientific data there may or may not be, but any lack of it does not mean that we are making up "stories", making "completely unfounded claims", "unscientific claims," or "fanciful assertions." It almost sounds like Mr. Markson is calling these residents liars.

I am fortunate to live in an area of James Bay where the prevailing winds tend to blow the cruise ship fumes away from me much of the time, nor do I suffer from allergies or breathing problems. However, I still close my windows when I leave home. I forgot to do so a couple of weeks ago and on entering my bedroom late in the evening wasaccosted by dense obnoxious fumes that actually made me gasp. I was forced to wait before I could go to bed, and had to turn on the ensuite
fan to clear the air.

I cannot understand how the cruise ship industry has been allowed to invade our residential area. Can they not demand that these ships plug in, or burn clean marine fuel, as do other vessels? It would do nothing to reduce the traffic noise or bus exhaust, but it would significantly help to reduce the air pollution. If the plan is to increase industry in our area, why not choose ones that are less invasive on so many levels. Magnificent though these ships are, especially when all lit up, I am
relieved to see the end of the cruise ship season. They are just too close to home.

J. Davis