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IN PRAISE OF TREES! 🌲🌳🌴🌱🌲🌳🌴🌱🌲🌳🌴🌱🌲🌳🌴🌱🌲🌳 🌲🌳🌴🌱🌲🌳 I protect, preserve, praise, and plant trees every opportunity I get. Mr. X pointed out to me that planting trees will not change the carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere one little bit. And the only benefit I would reap was to feel good about myself. My response to Mr. X is that I cannot agree with him because then we would BOTH BE WRONG! Even if what he said was indeed true fact,  I also want to make it clear that are many other incredible and much needed benefits of trees! Trees are the longest living, the oldest plants on Earth and serve more uses than any other plant. Let me count the ways … Trees are- the lungs air conditioners rain makers air filters umbrellas soil makers toxic cleaners of soil   fruit baskets nut bowls water sponges   erosion stoppers wood builders paper makers of the Earth. And they provide food, shelter, shade, prot...

  IN PRAISE OF TREES (2)  Not only do the trees in our protected green spaces stand guard as protective sentinels against the onslaught of devastating climate- triggered weather phenomena, but they also provide us with incredible health benefits.  Trees planted in urban neighbourhoods absorbs all kinds of nasty, smog –producing pollutants spewing from the tail pipes of city vehicles, like carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides, and particulates that are responsible for triggering diseases like asthma, cancer, and heart disease. The smaller the particles of soot, the deeper they can penetrate into the respiratory system and the more hazardous to a person’s health and well being.  Recent research shows that maples, aspens, and poplar trees trap far more pollutants than previously thought.  (National Center of Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado.)  The trees that are champions at improving air quality are ash, maples, elder...

THUMBS UP!  WAY UP!  TO CARBON ENGINEERING COMPANY This company from British Columbia, Canada is trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing it, and turning it into liquid synthetic fuel. Steve Oldham, CEO states that the 1 megatonne of carbon dioxide removed annually is equal to planting 50 million trees. 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲  “If you believe there is a cost to climate change , there is a value of eliminating carbon.” stated Steve. 🌊🌂⛆⛄⛈🌀🌎 They plan to build another plant in Texas in 2023.

THUMBS UP ! WAY UP! TO FELIX FINKBEINER   At the end of August, 2019, young Felix Fibkbeiner’s organization has  planted more than 15 billion trees in over 90 countries!! ASTOUNDING!!!

GREENING YOUR WALLET As the long days of summer slowly fade away and the herbs growing in your garden start to wilt, do not despair! You can save money by putting 10 herbs  from your garden in water and create explosions of flavours in your favourite dishes over the winter. 🍕🍝🍣🍲🍳 Basil Lemon balm Oregano Peppermint Rosemary Sage Spearmint Stevia Tarragon Thyme 

Q UOTABLE QUOTE BY  -  KIM PERROTTA CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT “I SEE CLIMATE CHANGE AS THE MOST  SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGE OF THIS CENTURY”. 🌋🌊🌈 ☃☔🌁 QUOTABLE QUOTE BY-   PERRY BELLEGARD HEAD OF ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS C LIMATE DESTRUCTION IS THE NUMBER ONE ISSUE FACING US. WE MUST PROMISE TO BUILD A NEW ECONOMY,  AN ECONOMY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET.  WE HAVE TO PROMISE TO CARE FOR THE LAND THAT FEEDS US AND RENEW OUR ORIGINAL PROMISE TO ONE ANOTHER TO MUTUALLY SHARE AND BENEFIT FROM THE LAND AND ITS RESOURCES. 

GREENING YOUR WALLET   Like I mentioned before I  do not spend BIG  bucks and at the same time endangering my  health by buying all kinds of  corrosive and toxic cleaning products! Post This Chart CUTS GREASE DEODORIZES DISINFECTS LIFTS DIRT WHITENS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ü     ü     VINEGAR ü     ü     ü     BAKING SODA ü     ü     ü     LEMON ü     ü     Good to Know Do not use vinegar on natural stone as it will mark. Freshen up carpets with a dusting of baking soda  just before you vacuum.   Simmer lemon   rinds in a pot of water on the stove for a lovely lemony smel...