A major new report from the European Society of Cardiology sets out how health services need to protect vulnerable patients during heatwaves. It details the need for hospital surge capacity during heatwaves, proactive home healthcare to monitor patients and provide cooling resources – such as fans, suitable storage for medication and watching out for signs of dehydration and overhydration in vulnerable patients.

Internal documents show that the trade association for U.S. beef production knew about livestock’s outsized role in global warming by 1989 and undertook strategic communications operation to convince the public otherwise.

Coral reefs in Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago are under pressure from both natural and anthropogenic activities. Researchers from Hasanuddin University assessed reef conditions across three islands using underwater photography and drone surveys, while also gathering local perspectives on reef conditions and restoration. They found greater live coral cover in clearer waters but limited community readiness to participate in conservation efforts, suggesting that training and institutional support could strengthen local communities’ role in protecting these natural treasures.