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Scientists Reveal Plastic Death Thresholds for Marine Life, Half Million Filipinos Protest Missing Flood Funds — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Tue, Nov 18 2025
Marine biologists establish exact plastic amounts that kill ocean wildlife, while 500,000 protesters flood Manila demanding answers about $10 billion in missing flood protection money. Brazil recognizes 10 new Indigenous territories following climate summit demonstrations. Read the full article
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