Trees for the Future (TREES), a non-profit organization, is reversing the trend of desertification in Africa. They empower smallholder farmers in several countries to fight soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. This success story recently earned them recognition as a UN World Restoration Flagship. From Barren Land to Abundance TREES’ impact is undeniable. They’ve restored vast swathes of land, with farmers like Paul Magna in Kenya now enjoying bountiful harvests of vegetables and fruits. […]
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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 […]