Everyone’s talking about planting trees to fight climate change, but how much carbon dioxide (CO2) does a single tree actually absorb? You might find a common answer of “48 pounds per year,” but there’s more to the story. While planting trees is crucial, accurately measuring their CO2 absorption is complex. Many factors affect how a tree grows, and thus, how much CO2 it captures. These factors include: Calculating CO2 Absorption: A Look at the Numbers […]
