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A Green Solution

One solution to the question of how to create a greener future is surprisingly simple—plant more trees.

National Arbor Day Foundation members are advocates who support planting trees to improve the environment. They believe trees can help make the future greener.

Trees Clean Air

A tree’s leaves absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps heat around Earth. Trees help lower carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. In this way, people believe trees can help slow climate change.

Trees Save Energy

Trees that lose leaves are optimal choices for saving energy in summer. They are best because their leaves provide shade and reduce the need for air conditioning. When the trees lose their leaves in winter, the Sun warms buildings.

Trees that keep their leaves can also help save energy. Rows of evergreen trees can act as a barrier against cold winter winds and reduce fuel use. In these ways, trees reduce energy costs year round.

Trees are a simple solution to creating a cleaner, healthier environment.