Planting Pollution Control
What an opportunity!
The contribution of trees could be substantially
increased if we strategically
plant a large number of trees and provide
long-term stewardship to maximize their
health and longevity. This will maximize
their benefit potential and provide us
with future energy savings and improved air quality. A study we conducted in 2002,
and summarized in Green Plants or Power Plants, found that 50 million new trees
in California would eliminate the need for seven new 100-megawatt power plants—
and all of the resultant air pollution