Planting trees – millions of them – part 2
by Chris, 3 July, 2019, 0 comments
Woodlands and forests can help to slow global warming and associated climate change (which results in extreme heat, drought, floods and famine /poverty). Trees release water through transpiration into the atmosphere and ‘encourage’ rainfall. Trees also help to reduce air pollution, they provide habitats for wildlife and economic benefits in terms of employment for local people.
Governments across the globe are finally realising the potential of “natural solutions” to climate change, namely reforestation and ecological restoration of habitats – both of which allow for carbon sequestration - ‘locking up carbon into organic form’. It has been estimated that such natural solutions could go a long way towards stabilising global heating below the critical 2oC threshold Read more...
