Careful Where You Plant That Tree
Did you switch to public transport, install solar cells and collect rain water to flush your toilet? Do you want to plant new trees to balance deforestation on this planet? Be careful where you plant those trees, because the wrong tree in the wrong spot might contribute to global warming according to a new study.
When it comes to climate change, not all trees are created equal. A tree growing in the tropics cools the planet, according to a new study, but the same tree contributes to global warming in the high latitudes. The findings could help eco-warriors better target their conservation efforts. (…)
