Hundreds of millions in path of rising seas, fireworks banned across U.S. West, Miami tower collapse, and vegan 'charcuterie' boards...

[View in your browser]( [ecowatch]( Top Posts [ ​In Today's Eco Update - Millions at risk from sea-level rise - Fireworks banned across the West. - Warning behind condo collapse. And here's everything you need to know about vegan 'charcuterie' boards. – summaries below written by [Angely Mercado]( [post_image]( [410 Million People at Risk From Sea Level Rise by 2100]( Close to half a billion people are at risk from [sea level rise]( by 2100, a first-of-its-kind analysis recently found. A new study in [Nature Communications]( found that 267 million people currently live on land that is less than two meters (approximately 6.6 feet) above sea level, a range that is extremely vulnerable to rising water levels. And as tides rise, that number climbs to 410 million people by 2100. Lower resource communities in the global South are especially at risk, researchers found. In hopes of finding a solution, researchers in the Netherlands used the first-ever model of worldwide elevation based on satellite LiDAR data — a method for measuring elevation by pulsing laser light onto the planet's surface. With the data, researchers found that areas around Indonesia and the Niger Delta were going to be severely impacted in the future. [Read More Button]( [9630b8e6-45a3-4648-9335-a47935d7d092.png](  [twitter](  [linkedin](  [email](mailto:?subject=410 Million People at Risk From Sea Level Rise by 2100&body= [post_image]( [Fourth of July Fireworks Banned Across U.S. West]( As record heat waves and droughts make their way across the American West, several cities have banned using fireworks for the [Fourth of July]( citing [wildfire]( concerns. After Portland saw temperatures of 116 Fahrenheit earlier this week, the city's fire department banned fireworks. The nearby cities of Bend and Tualatin issued bans as well. This Tuesday, in Yreka, California, which is near the still-burning Lava Fire, has also banned fireworks. Nearby Etna and Weed issued their own bans at around the same time. Officials understand the tough call during the national holiday, but have reminded the pubic that it's better to be safe than sorry after this week's extreme weather conditions. It's also a reminder of past incidents — a gender reveal last year caused a major wildfire that even killed a firefighter, and fireworks have already been responsible for fires in Utah and central California. [Read More Button]( [9630b8e6-45a3-4648-9335-a47935d7d092.png](  [twitter](  [linkedin](  [email](mailto:?subject=Fourth of July Fireworks Banned Across U.S. West&body= [post_image]( [Surfside Condo Collapse and Its Environmental Warnings]( The verdict is still out on why the Miami Champlain Towers South condo building recently collapsed leading to several deaths and over a hundred missing residents last week. Recent reports found that in 2018 engineer Frank P. Morabito had assessed the 40-year old building and [reported]( that he had found "major structural damage" in a concrete slab below the pool deck where the tower collapsed. He had recommended several repairs that were never carried out. Though the lack of repairs are linked to the collapse, there are some environmental factors that may have accelerated the collapse. The area near the tower has been experiencing sinkholes in the last two decades. The city is also one of the most vulnerable to climate change related issues. Combine that with Miami's lax building codes, and it's a recipe for disaster as the city's buildings will have to brave more flooding, higher tides, and more storms. [Read More Button]( [9630b8e6-45a3-4648-9335-a47935d7d092.png](  [twitter](  [linkedin](  [email](mailto:?subject=Surfside Condo Collapse and Its Environmental Warnings&body= [post_image]( [Vegan 'Charcuterie' Boards: Everything You Need to Know]( Charcuterie boards have taken over our TikTok and Instagram feeds, but the trend has largely left behind our [vegan]( friends, as true charcuterie boards are mostly made using meats and cheeses. But there's plenty of delicious vegan ingredients to add to a plant-based board. If you're vegan or vegetarian, dairy-intolerant, or just conscious of the [climate crisis]( a vegan 'charcuterie' board is an excellent eco-friendly option to try for your next social gathering. Whether it's an outdoor party, having just a few friends over, or a picnic, a vegan 'charcuterie' board can be enjoyed by everyone. [Read More Button]( [9630b8e6-45a3-4648-9335-a47935d7d092.png](  [twitter](  [linkedin](  [email](mailto:?subject=Vegan 'Charcuterie' Boards: Everything You Need to Know&body= All rights reserved. [facebook](  [twitter](  [instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} [Update Profile]( [about our service provider]( Sent by contact@ecowatch.com