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[-] bratorange@feddit.org 98 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Like I always think that people don’t get one thing about trees in a city. There purpose is is not about co2. The co2 reduction of city trees is neglectable. The reason you need them in a city is temperature regulation, shade, air quality, mood, the local eco system and maybe solidifying unsealed ground. Putting these tanks in a city is laughably inefficient w.r.t. co2 conversion if you compare this to any effort to do this in instustrial capacity ( which is is also still laughably inefficient)

[-] kwomp2@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago

So.. are you saying the air inside a city park isn't better at all?

[-] bratorange@feddit.org 9 points 1 month ago

I think there is a difference between air quality (pollution) and co2 levels.

[-] prole 9 points 1 month ago

To be fair, I think it's important to make a distinction between a city park, and a handful of trees lining a busy street.

[-] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 month ago

CO² isn't want you should be concerned about with air in a city anyway, its the other emissions like particulates. Just being further away from busy roads reduces that significantly so the park air would be better.

[-] Micromot@feddit.org 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It is, because of the humidity, temperature and also they remove air pollution. Just not CO2

[-] entwine413@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

Probably not a statistically significant difference since wind is a thing.

[-] pdqcp@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

From the top of my head, they also help manage storm water by filtering rainwater into the aquifer, while also lowering flood risks, provides habitats for plants, insects, birds, and small animals while also being a natural sound barriers, which reduces noise pollution. All of these together greatly increase mental health for everyone too

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