

Plant at least one tree in 2012!


Plant at least one tree in 2012!
The Issue
Plant a tree whenever you can, wherever you go, and help reduce the effects of global warming. From a roadtrip to even at your own home.
- Save old-growth forests, cut sustainably
- Plant trees when you travel
* 1 tree every 2,000 miles (3200 km) by car
* 1 tree every 1300 miles (2000 km) by plane
* 1 tree every 100 gallons (375 liters) of gasoline
* 1 tree every 1000 kilowatt-hours (one kwhr ~= 1.9 pounds CO2)
For your home you can use a strategic landscaping method to reduce both your heating and cooling costs. Planting trees or shrubs can help shade during the summer that will reduce your home's temperature. As well as, planting windbreaks on your property to help shield your home from frigid winter winds. On top of that, the USDA Forest Service estimates that the presence of strong, mature trees can increase your overall property value by 10%. Both methods can help stop global warming by reducing the demand for power, and help lower your energy bill.
Trees just make you feel good overall. They benefit our health by improving air quality; just one fully-grown tree can emit enough oxygen to provide for two human beings while absorbing carbon dioxide at a speed of 48 pounds per year. Numerous studies have shown that having trees around can reduce stress and inspire feelings of serenity and peace in our hectic modern lifestyles.

The Issue
Plant a tree whenever you can, wherever you go, and help reduce the effects of global warming. From a roadtrip to even at your own home.
- Save old-growth forests, cut sustainably
- Plant trees when you travel
* 1 tree every 2,000 miles (3200 km) by car
* 1 tree every 1300 miles (2000 km) by plane
* 1 tree every 100 gallons (375 liters) of gasoline
* 1 tree every 1000 kilowatt-hours (one kwhr ~= 1.9 pounds CO2)
For your home you can use a strategic landscaping method to reduce both your heating and cooling costs. Planting trees or shrubs can help shade during the summer that will reduce your home's temperature. As well as, planting windbreaks on your property to help shield your home from frigid winter winds. On top of that, the USDA Forest Service estimates that the presence of strong, mature trees can increase your overall property value by 10%. Both methods can help stop global warming by reducing the demand for power, and help lower your energy bill.
Trees just make you feel good overall. They benefit our health by improving air quality; just one fully-grown tree can emit enough oxygen to provide for two human beings while absorbing carbon dioxide at a speed of 48 pounds per year. Numerous studies have shown that having trees around can reduce stress and inspire feelings of serenity and peace in our hectic modern lifestyles.

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Petition created on January 19, 2009