Thursday, January 2, 2020

Palau sunscreen ban: Pacific island becomes first nation to prohibit varieties considered toxic.

Check out this article at EuroNews.


Before you buy sunscreen for your next Caribbean vacation or ski trip...  Did your know there is scientific evidence that the chemicals found in most sunscreens are toxic to corals, even in minute doses. [Hmm... I wonder if these particular sun screens are so bad for corals, are so good for us?]  Palau President Tommy Remengesau said...."Toxic sunscreen chemicals have been found throughout Palau's critical habitats, and in the tissues of our most famous creatures," he added. With Palau's popular dive sites regularly packed with tourists, there were concerns a build-up of these chemicals would irreparably harm the reefs.

Check out some alternatives here: Travel+LeisureHow to Know If Your Sunscreen Is Killing Coral Reefs — and the Brands to Try Instead

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