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05/17/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Scientists explain how sunscreen can cause harm to coral reefs
Scientists have known long ago that sunscreens negatively impact coral reefs, but they weren’t sure why or how – until now. A group of environmental chemists and biologists finally came up with an explanation for why common chemicals like oxybenzone are causing problems for ocean life. They found that corals absorb oxybenzone and convert them into […]
06/08/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Celebrate, but not with glitter: Glitter is a toxic pollutant that should be banned, warn scientists
Glitter is tiny, sparkly and festive, but these minuscule particles are harmful to the environment. According to experts, glitter should be banned to protect oceans and marine life. Why is glitter bad for the environment? Glitter particles are very small, and marine animals often mistake them for food. This is bad because microplastics like glitter can […]
06/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Watch what you eat: 5 Tips to help reduce your toxic plastic exposure in food and water
The National Library of Medicine defines microplastics as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 mm in size. Microplastics can be found in oceans, ocean seabeds, coastal waters, shorelines and the surface of the sea. They can even be found in food and water. To limit your exposure to microplastics, take measures such as filtering the water you […]
06/16/2020
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By Mary Miller
Watch out for these 8 environmental toxins – they’re in everything
Environmental toxins are harmful substances that cause a variety of chronic health issues when they accumulate in your body. The problem with these toxins is that they accumulate everywhere, and you may be getting exposed to them regularly without knowing it. They can be found in everything from commercial cleaning products and cosmetics to common […]
12/27/2019
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By Janine Acero
Researchers uncover air pollution hazards INSIDE carefully monitored homes
The daily commute is stressful in a lot of ways, and at the end of the day, you just can’t wait to get home where there are no people in a rush, no noisy cars and most importantly, no deadly fumes from car exhaust. Or so you may think. A team of researchers from Washington […]
03/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Glitter sunscreen is this summer’s biggest beauty trend, but experts warn it is harmful to the environment
Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are just some […]
10/10/2018
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By Cassie B.
Swimming with sunscreen damages the environment AND wildlife: Study
Most people slather on sunscreen before they go swimming without giving it a second thought. They believe they’re doing something good for their body by protecting it from the sun; perhaps they haven’t gotten the message that the sun isn’t quite as bad for them as it’s made out to be. Whether you believe you […]
05/08/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Sunscreens destroy coral reefs by releasing harmful chemicals that disrupt microorganisms found in water
Summer is a time for sun, sea, and surf. Now, it’s also becoming a time to harm corals and the marine life they protect. That’s because the sunscreen which tourists apply generously on their skin before getting into the beach has chemicals that harm the corals living thousands of feet below the sea. Diana Slijkerman, an […]
05/07/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Hawaii bans sunscreen chemicals that destroy coral reefs
Just how toxic is your sunscreen? Many of the chemicals used to “protect” you from the sun are so hazardous that they actually threaten the well-being of some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, like coral reefs. In fact, the state of Hawaii just passed a bill banning the sale of sunscreens that contain […]
04/11/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
From makeup wipes to wet wipes: How these non-woven fabrics do more harm than good
There’s no denying the convenience provided by wet wipes. Originally marketed for babies, wet wipes have since seen more use by adults the world over (makeup wipes, anyone?). Though they make life easier for people, their impact on our infrastructure and the environment is anything but positive. After use, wet wipes are usually tossed in […]
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