The Tree Planting Myth

PLANT MORE TREES, it will reduce global warming.  So why stop the use of fossil fuels if planting more trees can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? More trees, problem solved, right? -- DREAM ON.

Perhaps this is the reason why coal barons and governments tolerate the creation of more coal-fired power plants to solve the energy crisis especially in 3^rd world countries because of the myth that planting more trees could help in reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Nature maintains balances and humans are continually trying to override those rules. Mankind hasn’t realized that this approach is endgame for the species.  Trees are only part of the answer – it is important to reduce if not stop the consumption of fossil fuels and also commission more green energy resources such as solar, wind and geothermal electricity production.

Forests have a three-pronged effect on our climate: They cool the air through the process of evapotranspiration; they reduce air pollutants (including CO2, a known greenhouse gas) through photosynthesis; and their dark, dense leaves absorb sunlight that warms the planet.

Most people are familiar with the idea that trees and vegetation help to defend our planet against global warming. However, recent scientific studies show those benefits depend on where those trees are planted. Planting in the wrong part of the world is simply wasting time and money.

Tree Planting is good but it will take more to fix Global Warming.