trees can save the world

A recent study was done on "mega cities" around the world regarding the positive effects that trees have on cities and the environment. the cities involved in the experiment included London, Cairo, Beijing, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Mexico City. The study revealed that trees actually provide a host of positive effects on cities that are largely overlooked. For example, trees planted in cities actually act as a means for buildings to be more easily heated or cooled by deflecting cool winds in the winter, and providing shade in the summer. Besides the fact that trees produce oxygen, they also filter the air in cities and rid it of particles that are harmful to humans. Overall trees are hugely beneficial to the environment and to human productivity. I think we should plant more trees.



https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170822104849.htm


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  1. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    I always thought trees in cities were just for looks and landscaping purposes, but they actually do a lot for a cities environment. I think trees look great in cities, so its a good thing that they have such positive effects and it would be beneficial for the landscape and the environment if more trees were planted.

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  2. chrheaSeptember 14, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Hey! It's those "ecosystem services" mentioned in our first chapter!

    Go save the world (and maybe get some volunteer hours): http://www.plantonemillion.org/index.php/pennsylvania-volunteers/

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    I often drive around many roads wondering why they don't do this more often because it honestly would make a positive change for many people. Like why not plant more trees in the center median of some highways where the space is unused, and when you consider that those highways go for miles, it would make a difference.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    I think adding more trees to cities makes sense, all the proof is even here. Going through Trexlertown their is a path of trees that leads into Allentown, planted by some man that used to own most of the land. Since time has passed once you get near the edge of Trexlertown the trees are gone. Maybe if we added some more trees to Allentown it would be a more lively feeling city.

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