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During photosynthesis, trees purify air by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere and release oxygen as a byproduct. A single tree can absorb up to 150 kilograms of CO2 annually.
Forests cover 31% of the world's surface, providing habitat for 80% of land animals and plants. Their destruction harms biodiversity, leading to population declines, species loss, and ecosystem disruption.
The process of urbanization often involves deforestation. However, this action can release more CO2 into the atmosphere, which will exacerbate consequences of global warming.
Some consequences are less clean air, and a warmer climate that causes sea levels to rise. But there are ways we can combat this issue.
Deforestation can be permanent, but it's not always the case. In North America, forests in many areas are returning due to conservation efforts. Tree planting initiatives play a crucial role in enabling this regrowth.
Planting a tree is a small, yet meaningful contribution to our planet.
So let's rebuild the forest, one tree at a time.