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climate crisis
Trees: Our Planet’s Lifeline
It seems the treehuggers had it right. There is a lot to love about trees. Allow me to elaborate. Trees offer multiple benefits. Here are a few:
Bet You Didn’t Know This
Bet you didn’t know this: gas powered landscaping equipment— lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, chain saws, and edgers—contribute to climate crisis, poor air quality, and insect decline.
It’s Time to Stop the Madness
It’s time to stop the madness. Fossil fuel industries have taken profit over people and planet to new heights, as they work aggressively to stop any progress on mitigating climate crisis.
Invasive Plants Destroy Ecosystems
Are you aware that invasive plants destroy the ecosystems we are trying to protect by planting natives? Invasive trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and flowers crowd out forest ecosystems, out-compete natives, take over native plant habitats, and inhibit native plants from growing.
Heat-related Illness: A Real Concern
Heat related illnesses are a real concern, especially since the Northeast is on track to experience more excessive heat in the near future. According to the CDC, there has been a sharp increase in heat-related deaths as climate crisis causes the world to warm.