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Health13 October 2025Archive brief

Scientists at the University of Exeter in England report large-scale die-off of coral reefs, the first major tipping point in large changes in the climate system

Scientists at the University of Exeter in England report large-scale die-off of coral reefs, the first major tipping point in large changes in the climate system.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Scientists at the University of Exeter in England report large-scale die-off of coral reefs, the first major tipping point in large changes in the climate system.

The development was among the significant health stories being followed from United Kingdom. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to The Guardian on 13 October 2025.

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