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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

For starters, they’re responsible for producing oxygen and removing CO2 and other pollutants from the air. remove an estimated 75,000 tons of air pollution per year. And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Urban forests in the U.S.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

AGreenLiving

For starters, they’re responsible for producing oxygen and removing CO2 and other pollutants from the air. remove an estimated 75,000 tons of air pollution per year. And the shade they provide isn’t just good for picnics; trees absorb heat and release water vapor that cools the surrounding air. Urban forests in the U.S.

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