Cruise Ship Report Card

Friends of the Earth
September 30, 2009

Millions of Americans take cruise vacations every year. However, most people don't realize that taking a cruise is more harmful to the environment and human health than many other forms of travel.

Friends of the Earth has created the first-ever Cruise Ship Environmental Report Card, an assessment of the environmental and human health footprint of cruise ships operating in the United States.

Planning a cruise? Search by destination for the cleanest cruise ships.

Already taking a cruise? Find out how your ship stacks up against the competition!

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Planet Green: Games and Quizzes

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A New Beat Gives Young Mongolia A Voice, Identity

by Louisa Lim
National Public Radio
September 10, 2009

A land known for the ancient musical practice of "throat" singing, Mongolia is throbbing to a new beat: hip-hop. In a country where almost 60 percent of the population is younger than 30, hip-hop has become an effective way of making political statements and carving out a new Mongolian identity...

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Luminous Comic Book Reveals Mandela's Resilience

by Laurel Maury
September 9, 2009
National Public Radio

Nelson Mandela, the prisoner of conscience turned president of South Africa, was a global inspiration even before he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Now this wondrous graphic novel, released to coincide with his 91st birthday, is the latest and possibly final chapter about the great man to appear with his blessing...

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