Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs
If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.
by Vanessa Romo
May 02, 2018
1 minute
Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing chemicals they say are contributing to the destruction of the state's coral reefs and other ocean life.
If signed by Gov. David Ige,
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