Source: PinterestAnyone who’s enjoyed the cool shade of a line of trees while walking down a hot city sidewalk can tell you that cities should actively plant trees everywhere they can. The benefits of planting trees in cities are more than just for comfort’s sake, however. Here are a few better reasons:
- Health – Trees remove carbon dioxide from the air, produce oxygen and generally make it easier to breathe in the big city.
- Energy Efficiency - Trees planted on rooftops and along wide boulevards gather the rays of the sun to them and keep them from adding to the heat load of the city. This means lower utility bills for every property owner.
- Aesthetics – While the benefits of beautiful trees are self-evident, a pleasant downtown environment also encourages tourism and all sorts of other economic activity.
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