Here's today's challenge:
Plant a tree. One tree will absorb about a ton of carbon dioxide over the course of its lifetime. Trees also provide shade that could reduce your air conditioning bill significantly. Mass ReLeaf can provide matching funds and expertise for public tree-planting projects in Massachusetts. Find out if there's a similar program in your state. If not, consider starting one.
Until tomorrow ...
WE'RE CHANGING THE WORLD ... ONE CHALLENGE AT A TIME!
Thanks for letting us know about Mass ReLeaf. I live in Massachusetts but never heard of them
ReplyDeleteOur elementary school is planning to plant 12 trees this spring (with a grant from the organization I run). There is information on the project in this article: http://westford.patch.com/articles/upcycle-it-raises-5000-for-westford-schools
each one tree consume 6 kg dust during one year,with my best wishes
ReplyDeleteMy dad was always planting trees in other people's land. We lived in the Government quaters provided for civil servants. Mum complained" Why are you planting when you can't enjoy the shade? Dad said, someone has to do it.
ReplyDeleteIt was E.F. Schumacher, author of "Small Is Beautiful", who considers the planting of a tree to be a geo-political act.
ReplyDeleteI agree with him. Besides, it seems the only sensible way to carbon sequestration on the long term.
My own record: Two years ago, a row of 8 willows at the end of the yard, to soak up rain water. An additional row of 7 at my children's school, in the catchment area. Next, I'm looking for public places to leave some shoots. Ann, wonder how your dad chooses his spots?