There's insufficient evidence your sunscreen harms coral reefs
- Written by Terry Hughes, Distinguished Professor, James Cook University
In the face of persistent heatwaves, Australians are reaching for the sunscreen. But you might have heard some mixed messages about its harm to the environment – specifically to coral reefs.
In July 2018, Hawaii passed a law to prohibit the future sale of sunscreens containing benzophene-3 and octinoxate, claiming these two chemicals increase...
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