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[ad_1] The last time we talked about Hawaii and its plan to ban some sunscreens, Bill SB 2471 was not yet in effect. Since this week, and thanks to the final signing …

[ad_1] The governor of Hawaii, David Ige, signed this week a bill banning the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate two chemicals found to be harmful to coral reefs . Hawaii …

[ad_1] The tropical oceans are bursting with glare and lightning from colorful reef fish and contain many more species than the cold waters of the ocean found at high latitudes. This well-known …

[ad_1] The researchers found that oxybenzone, a common UV filtering compound, is found in high concentration in the waters surrounding coral reefs the most popular in Hawaii. Photo: James Watt / NOAA …

[ad_1] HONOLULU, Hawaii (KABC) – Hawaii Governor David Ige promulgated a ban on sunscreens that contain two chemicals considered harmful to coral reefs. Sunscreen containing the two chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate only …

[ad_1] The state of Hawaii has passed a law banning the sale of sunscreen with chemicals that are known to damage coral reefs. According to Honolulu Star Advertiser, Governor David Ige 2571 …

[ad_1] Your sunscreen is probably over – and it's time to update (Photo: Reviewed.com) Hawaii became the first state in the government of Hawaii's David Ige signed legislation Tuesday, but it will …

[ad_1] In May, Hawaii passed a bill to ban sun protection products that cause damage to coral reefs, an initiative to fight the growing number of dying corals. At the heart of …