Plant trees

Global warming is becoming very serious as the world’s climate gets out of balance and we see an increase in flooding, drought and extreme temperatures that affect agriculture output as well as health. Greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide trap the sun’s heat in the earth’s atmosphere, creating a greenhouse effect that keeps the earth warm. But when it gets too large the earth’s balance is affected and there is a dangerous rise in temperature. This creates severe and extreme weather conditions hence we see more flooding in some areas while other regions suffer droughts.

Why should we plant trees?

There are a multitude of reasons to plant a tree. Many may be obvious, but some are not so obvious. We learned in science class that trees take away the bad carbon dioxide in the air and then releases to us and every other living thing good oxygen. We also know that trees can be beautiful and serene. However, trees can also add to the betterment of our future in many, many other ways.

So, why plant a tree?

• By planting a tree, we are helping to clean the air and put more oxygen back into the atmosphere.
• Trees absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide. Many trees should be planted since they involve in photosynthesis, food preparation with the help of sunlight. During this process, trees absorb carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen.
• From low level ozone in our cities to pesticide and fertilizer runoff from our farms, trees absorb harmful pollutants.
• Trees are the home of songbirds. Also, shelter wildlife from their predators and from rain.
• Trees provide clean water and natural flood control. Forests act as natural reservoirs, and they protect watersheds, providing clean water for cities, bays and rivers.
• By holding soil in place with their root systems, by deflecting pounding rain with their canopies, and by adding nutrients each fall with their leaves, trees are crucial to keeping and improving our soil.
• Trees save energy and money. Just three trees strategically planted around your home can cut your air conditioning bill in half.
• Tree shade help cool municipal buildings, lowering electricity bills.
• Tree planting and community based forestry can add significantly to a local community's sustainable economy while restoring the environment.
• Trees are a beautiful part of our lives. From striking individual trees that are of historic significance or are simply large and majestic, to a grove of trees in a city park, trees enrich our lives by simply being there.
• Trees are not just a key to the natural ecosystem - trees are an essential part of community life. So you should plant trees and save our earth.

If more people around the world plant trees we can overcome this problem. Below are the brochure and details of the program.

Let's leave our mark on the planet. Let's plant a tree!

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• Buying a new cell phone? Don`t throw the older one, get it recycled.
• Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. 
• Avoid cold drinks, save groundwater
• Prefer teleconference instead of frequently flying for business purposes. 
• Buy local and seasonal products wherever possible. 
• Wear clothes that don`t need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
• Use star rated energy-saving appliances
• Take shorter showers to reduce water use. 
• Use Pressure cooker and steamers for cooking 
• Give your car a day off! Use public transport atleast once a week 
• Reduce office paper consumption, print and Xerox on both the sides 
• Switch office equipments off after working hours. 
• Get a home energy audit and you can save up to 30% off your energy bill. 
• Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
• Reduce, recycle and reuse products 
• Plant more and more native trees 
• Light-coloured walls, ceilings and floors, reflect daylight, making maximum use of natural light and reducing the need to use artificial lighting. 
• Wash your clothes at a lower temperature. Detergents work fine at lower temperatures. 
• Get your car service at regular intervals to save fuel 
• Take public transport or carpool 
• Use sunlight in daytime, minimize use of electricity 
• Install energy-efficient lighting indoors and outdoors. 
• Don`t burn leaves and other horticulture waste. Go for composting 
• Install water harvesting system at your home 
• Use recycled water for gardening 
• Change the AC Filter 
• Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters and save your electricity bill 

Source: http://www.zeenews.com/myearth/story.aspx?aid=631550