We need to plant more trees... it really is that simple.
We need more trees... it really is that simple. What make our planet special is its ability to support life - something it has done for over three and a billion years. One of the main elements that allows for this special ability present nowhere in the universe (as far as we know) is trees. What makes trees special is how they work, absorbing carbon dioxide from our atmosphere using the carbon and then releasing the oxygen - basically they're "giant vacuum bags completely stuffed full of carbon" (Mark Rober). Sadly, trees are being cut down at astonishing rates with up to 7 billion of what is essentially our planets lungs being chopped down each year - this needs to change (Rainforest Action Network). The only way to solve this massive issue is by reducing the amount of trees we chop down, and increasing the amount we plant... it really is that simple. It is truly that simple: we just need more trees. And planting trees isn't even that hard, costly, o