Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Sun screen lotion threatens coral: study
AFP via Yahoo ^

Posted on 05/23/2008 12:33:53 PM PDT by Slapshot68

PARIS (AFP) - Sun screen lotions used by beach-going tourists worldwide are a major cause of coral bleaching, according to a new study commissioned by the European Commission.

In experiments, the cream-based ultra-violet (UV) filters -- used to protect skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure -- caused bleaching of coral reefs even in small quantities, the study found.

Coral reefs are among the most biologically productive and diverse of ecosystems, and directly sustain half a billion people. But some 60 percent of these reef systems are threatened by a deadly combination of climate change, industrial pollution and excess UV radiation.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coastalenvironment; coral; environment; foryourowngood; greenweenies; nannystate
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-30 last
To: Red Badger
I just knew she'd grow up to be evil!............

Err, sort of...

Little Miss Coppertone® came to life in animated form at the end of a Coppertone commercial in 1965. Actress Jodie Foster had her television debut in the same commercial, appearing as a toddler on a boat with her family enjoying the day. This commercial created false rumors that Foster was the original Little Miss Coppertone®.

Also:

http://www.tvacres.com/admascots_coppertone.htm

In 1959, a 3-year-old girl in pig-tails named Cheri Brand posed for a family snapshot in the backyard of her Bronxville, NY home and soon became Little Miss Coppertone®, a symbol of summer and poster-girl for the long-running Coppertone sunscreen ad campaign whose famous slogans proclaim "Don't be a Paleface!" and "Tan - Don't Burn."

21 posted on 05/23/2008 1:36:21 PM PDT by weegee (We cant keep our homes on 72 at all times & just expect that other countries are going to say OK -BO)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68

Wow, they actually made it to the third paragraph before blaming Global Warming®.


22 posted on 05/23/2008 1:44:22 PM PDT by Fresh Wind (Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68

I didn’t see anything in the article that suggested people shouldn’t wear sunscreen anymore. Am I missing something?


23 posted on 05/23/2008 1:45:07 PM PDT by Crystal Cove
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: workerbee

I applied, coral died.


24 posted on 05/23/2008 1:46:27 PM PDT by TheWasteLand
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: dan1123
That is a good one:
Here is a thought:
Final conclusion: People must die before they are born.
25 posted on 05/23/2008 2:03:07 PM PDT by Steve Van Doorn (*in my best Eric cartman voice* 'I love you guys')
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68
...a deadly combination of climate change, industrial pollution and excess UV radiation...

I didn't know coral had it so bad. /bs

26 posted on 05/23/2008 2:06:55 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68

I’m going to save the coral by dying from a melanoma.


27 posted on 05/23/2008 2:11:29 PM PDT by Eurale
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Notasoccermom

You forgot they will want us to recycle our waste as we are putting to large a burden on sewer plants.


28 posted on 05/23/2008 2:50:55 PM PDT by Blue Highway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68; WL-law; Genesis defender; proud_yank; FrPR; enough_idiocy; rdl6989; IrishCatholic; ...
"But some 60 percent of these reef systems are threatened by a deadly combination of climate change, industrial pollution and excess UV radiation."

 




Beam me to Planet Gore !

29 posted on 05/23/2008 2:52:42 PM PDT by steelyourfaith
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Slapshot68

“a new study commissioned by the European Commission”

If it keeps the bikini-wearing European men (fat or not) off the beach, then I’m all for saving the coral.


30 posted on 05/23/2008 3:46:01 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-30 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson