BE-LEAF IT
Tree mend us
April 22, 2009
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Time to turn over a new leaf and do something for your health and the environment.
Consider this: one large tree can provide a day's oxygen for four people. A healthy tree can also reduce dust in the air around it by as much as 7,000 particles per litre of air, as the particles stick to its leaves.
Trees also absorb wind energy and carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.
You can calculate how many trees you need to plant to offset emissions produced in your daily life at treecanada.ca. The charity's arboreal experts also offer tree-planting tips and information on green living. Dig in!
Carola Vyhnak
Toronto Star