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8/15/2013

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Tree Facts
  • A single tree can absorb CO2 at a rate of 48 lb. per
    year.
  • Planting trees remains one of the cheapest, most
    effective means of  drawing excess CO2 from the atmosphere.
  • The carbon footprints of 18 average Americans can be neutralized by one acre of hardwood trees.

Agenda
Tree Assignment
Planting our Trees!!!
Targets
1.  Investigate the benefits of trees as carbon sequesters in the battle against climate change. 
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EPA Climate Carbon Calculator
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