As our overall population continues to grow, more housing, manufacturing, and retail space becomes necessary. This results towering skyscrapers, acres of paved infrastructure, and the deforestation of trees and other beneficial greenery. Yet many people wonder, can trees remove pollution from cities and urban centers?
Source: FlickrA disturbing side effect of this growth is a proliferate in the dangerous levels of pollution across the United States. While many factors contribute to these increased levels of pollution, deforestation plays a major role. With that in mind, The Nature Conservancy and Dow Chemical are exploring a future with groves of trees acting as natural air purifiers.
Trees -- especially those with broad leaves and wide canopies -- grasp these pollutants, improving air quality. While this seems to be a clear and simple solution, many outside factors must be considered. Unlike inanimate machinery, trees can become diseased and are susceptible to natural disasters, and there are extensive state and federal clean air regulations in place which must be met and followed.
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