Sea, sand but no sunscreen: tiny Tuvalu desperate for skin protection

Pacific island nation is on the frontline of climate change but locals must fly to Fiji if they want to buy sunscreenAs the midday sun beats down on Tuvalu, a slim slice of golden sand in remote Oceania, locals seek shelter under palm trees by the lagoon's edge or retreat to the dark interiors of their homes. There is little else they can do to escape the sun's powerful rays because there is no suncream in the entire country, despite strident efforts by locals to obtain some.Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world and located halfway between Australia and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Continue reading...