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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. Sure, some carbon markets put a dollar value on capturing CO2. by more than 7 percent. Tree Planting.

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Earth Day goes big & virtual again

Greenability Magazine

Carbon Footprint Eating , Carbon Footprint Eating. Federal Carbon-Pricing Legislation , Citizens Climate Lobby KC. Stormwater Sunday Earth Day Celebration , The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden puppet show, 2400 E. The post Earth Day goes big & virtual again appeared first on Greenability Magazine.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

AGreenLiving

And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Forest Service estimates that trees reduce the energy consumption needed to cool homes in the U.S. Sure, some carbon markets put a dollar value on capturing CO2. by more than 7 percent.

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