Planting Trees Is an Effective Way to Combat Climate Change New research says most of <br />carbon emissions caused by humans <br />could be fixed by global planting projects. Worldwide, the report says there is <br />1.7 billion hectares of land where trees could be grown. This accounts for just over <br />one-tenth of all land on earth. All urban spots and areas where crops <br />are grown were <br />not included. The report's lead researcher, Professor Tom Crowther, says tree restoration is far more powerful <br />than previously thought. He adds that it would <br />take up to a century to be <br />fully effective in removing <br />carbon dioxide. Tom Crowther, via <br />'The Guardian' Tom Crowther, via <br />'The Guardian' Even though it doesn't detail a planting program, Crowther says <br />it is the cheapest way to <br />combat climate change. He adds anyone can get involved by <br />donating to restoration groups<br />or planting on their own.
