Trees Are Key
What’s the Problem?
Greenhouse gases are essentially gases that allow sunlight into the atmosphere but do not let them out. The sunlight being trapped through these gases will at a large scale lead to the earth becoming warmer which is also known as global warming.
Why Is This Important?
The largest greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. Carbon Dioxide is released into the atmosphere every time a human or creature breathes. With the current large population on earth combined with the excess of deforestation, there has become a surplus of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
How can YOU Help?
To help out with reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, you help plant trees! Plants use photosynthesis which takes in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and releases oxygen. Tree saplings and other plants are accessible all around the world and can be planted anywhere from your local park to your own backyard!
Get Involved:
Learn ways that you can alleviate greenhouse gas emissions.
Organizations to Support
“Carbonfund.org is leading the fight against climate change, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to reduce & offset their climate impact and hasten the transition to a clean energy future” (About, Carbonfund.org).
"Founded in 1972 — the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance — the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. More than 1 million members, supporters, and valued partners have helped us plant more than 350 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forests throughout the world to ensure a greener and healthier future for everyone” (About, Arbor Day Foundation).
Petitions to Support
To learn more visit the UN Environmental Program’s Global Emission Report!