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Palau sunscreen ban: Pacific island becomes first nation to prohibit varieties considered toxic

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Video. Watch: Palau becomes first nation to ban 'toxic' sunscreen

Updated: 20/01/2020 - 18:19 GMT+1

The island nation has become the first place in the world to ban sunscreen that is toxic to coral reefs. On 1 January the island also became a marine sanctuary, closing 80% of its waters to fishing.

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