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Royal Caribbean Pays Environmental Fine | Texas News
Royal Caribbean just paid a $470,000 fine after the EPA found they failed to properly report hazardous waste dumped from eight ships in Galveston between 2017 and this year—some ships allegedly dumped far more than reported, violating federal waste rules. While the company claims it was paperwork errors, not environmental harm, the EPA says accurate tracking is vital to protect communities. As part of the settlement, Royal Caribbean has 180 days to overhaul its waste documentation and handling systems. This isn’t their first environmental misstep—back in 1999, they paid $18 million for…
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