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Why sunscreen in the United States is behind the rest of the world
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, everyone older than six months should use sunscreen every day to decrease the risk of skin cancer. But today’s… Read More
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Many Common Sunscreens May Harm Coral. Here’s What To Use Instead
By: April Fulton | NPR
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Hawaii is about to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals that have been shown to harm coral reefs. Environmentalists urge a switch to mineral-based products.