Sunscreen protects against UV rays and skin cancer, but some ingredients raise health concerns. Chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate, and homosalate may absorb into the bloodstream, potentially disrupting hormones or causing allergies. Retinyl palmitate might increase cancer risk, while parabens and phthalates are linked to toxicity. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are […]
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Pharmaceutical Pollution: Impact on Ocean Life & Ecosystems
Pharmaceuticals pollute oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. Drug residues, like antibiotics and hormones, enter through wastewater, sewage, and runoff, contaminating water and accumulating in fish and shellfish. These chemicals disrupt hormones, alter fish behavior, and damage coral reefs. Microplastics worsen the issue by carrying drugs, increasing bioaccumulation. To reduce harm, we need better wastewater […]