The typical diet of a Westerner leads to the cutting down of four trees every year. Felling trees is a major contributor to climate change. Global warming, trees and carbon dioxide (CO2) are closely related. If we are to prevent a disastrous increase in average global temperatures, we must stop deforestation now. Do trees release […]
Tag Archives: tree planting
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Apr
Apr
There is some disagreement among scientists regarding how planting enough trees can help to reduce climate change. Here’s why. How do plants help to reduce global warming? Plants help to reduce global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and turning it into oxygen. Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants transform light energy […]
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Apr
Apr
Keeping fossil fuels in the ground and trees standing would solve the issue of climate change. It may sound simple, but this would alleviate most – if not all – of the effects of global warming. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are increasing the Earth’s temperature. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas. It accounts for […]
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Mar
Mar
Nature – especially trees and forests – is an essential tool in the fight against climate change. Trees are the best technology we have for reducing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. Tree planting is vital for preventing global warming, as additional trees soak up more harmful greenhouse gas. Nevertheless, tree planting […]
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Mar
Mar
Humans could erase nearly 100 years worth of carbon emissions by planting a forest the size of the US and letting it mature. This was the conclusion of a study published in 2019 on how many trees the Earth could support as a way to halt climate change. “Our study shows clearly that forest restoration […]
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Jan
Jan
Whether you want to plant just one tree, create a mini-orchard in your garden or help regenerate a local area, planting trees requires some planning and equipment. The best time to plant trees is before spring and summer, between November and March. While it is not an easy task, it is neither impossible to handle […]
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May
May
Unlike reforestation, which refers to replanting existing forests, environmental scientists define afforestation in short as the practice of planting trees in lands which were not previously under forest cover.1 For instance, it entails the conversion of abandoned lands and former agricultural lands into forests.2 What are the benefits of afforestation? Firstly, afforestation can improve soil […]
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May
May
Tree planting initiatives have become widespread as a partial solution for climate change. Furthermore, the best global tree planting initiatives help mitigate climate change through absorbing carbon dioxide1. Moreover, tree planting can combat desertification. Thus, increasing food security and fertility of the soil by holding nutrients and regulating the water cycle. The many benefits of […]