What If There Were 1 Trillion More Trees?

Provided by: TED-Ed |Published on: June 16, 2022
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • In this animated video, students will learn about how trees help to sequester carbon and the role they can play in restoring the balance of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. 
  • Students will learn that ecosystems with diverse native tree species are more likely to live a long time and sequester more carbon. 
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Jean-François Bastin
Region: Global
Languages: English

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