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Palau is first country to ban 'reef toxic' sun cream
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The Pacific nation of Palau has become the first to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals and sea life. Sunscreen that includes common ingredients is not allowed to be worn or sold in the country. A lagoon in Palau's Rock Islands is a Unesco World Heritage site. The country has a population of around 20,000 dotted across hundreds of islands. The International Coral Reef Foundation said the banned chemicals were "known environmental pollutants. The number of sun creams containing the harmful chemicals is declining. In 2018, experts said it was found in about half of creams and lotions. When the US state of Hawaii announced a similar ban - which comes into effect in 2021 - major brands were quick to say their products were "reef bill compliant".

This is good way to help save our sea life. Us humans are quite smart nowadays in making new things so we can easily make a sunscreen that would be safe for the sea and animals. Countries who have bodies of water near or around them should also think of doing this as it can help save many many animals and other living things. 

Any thoughts? Do you think this will help save the lives of aquatic animals?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50963080


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Palau is first country to ban 'reef toxic' sun cream - by Natisha Ram - 01-07-2020, 10:58 AM

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