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Alaska’s Risky Bet on Cruises

Alaska’s Risky Bet on Cruises

Update: 2025-03-04
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Cruises are coming to dominate the tourism industry, offering accessible and affordable vacations. And many local economies rely heavily on them to stay afloat. But activists, scientists, and residents worry about their impact on the community and the environment. Alaska has seen a boom in the cruise industry, and many of the communities affected are Indigenous. We visit two Alaskan towns to see who’s really on board.  


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Alaska’s Risky Bet on Cruises

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