Article 48MYG Key West bans some sunscreens to protect coral reefs

Key West bans some sunscreens to protect coral reefs

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Oliver Milman in New York
from Environment | The Guardian on (#48MYG)

City commission voted 6-1 to bar certain chemicals blamed for harming the only living coral reef found in the continental US

Officials in Key West, the popular Florida holiday destination, have decided to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals blamed for harming the only living coral reef found in the continental US.

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