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Greener Living Ep 2 – What to look for in your sunscreen

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Decipher the back of your sunscreen bottle with the help of an ecotoxicologist in Episode Two of our Greener Living series. Craig Downs helps us understand, and if we're honest, pronounce, the chemicals that have become the norm for protecting ourselves from skin cancer. But what exactly are they doing to the marine life at our favorite beaches?
1 Aug English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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