Let the Sunshine In: A Proposal to Ban Chemical Sunscreen
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Date
2021-05-14
Authors
Boatwright, Ashlyn
Journal Title
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Publisher
University of Oregon School of Law
Abstract
Millions of people travel to beaches all over the world. Most of these people wear chemical sunscreen, which dominates the sunscreen market. Chemical sunscreen is defined as any type of sunscreen that contains chemicals; the main three chemicals used are oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene, and they are detrimental to human health and our oceans. Chemicals cause damage to coral reefs and, thus, affect tourism, fisheries, economies, and biodiversity internationally.
Description
20 pages
Keywords
Environmental protection, International law, Tourism, Oceans
Citation
36 J. Env’t. L. & Litig. 267