How the mass planting of trees could transform our cities and tackle air pollution

As urbanization of major cities continues, overcrowding is causing severe air pollution. Planting large amounts of trees can be a strategy that could potentially cool urban air by 35.6 to 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this is not feasible in all countries, especially in areas that lack the money or planning abilities to implement these policies.

Discussion Questions

As urbanization continues at an exponential rate, do you believe it is worth attempting to plant trees in U.S. urban areas to cool the air?