As extreme weather events and natural disasters are becoming more palpable and frequent, the global call to action on climate change is becoming louder. However, while political inertia, destructive agricultural practices, and the tenacity of the fossil fuel industry are making it hard to initiate wholesale changes towards a greener future, many communities, organizations, companies, but also countries turn to the simplest and most basic alternative there is – planting trees.
Things are not that easy
Trees absorb large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere, which they need for growth and oxygen production. Since CO2 is a potent greenhouse gas and the number one driver of climate change, trees might be considered a secret weapon against climate change. Unfortunately, things are not that easy.
