Clean air is hard to come by, especially in overcrowded cities around the world. As the world shifts into renewable energy, we must look into changing the way our cities are. Instead of having concrete jungles, we need to incorporate forestry into our cities. Our health will benefit from it, and our air will be… Read more »
Asthma
Study Finds Urban Forestry Can Help Prevent Asthma Attacks
Asthma attacks affect millions of people each year, and elevated pollution levels in cities can make things even worse. Pollution is a contributing factor in many asthma attacks, particularly in densely-populated urban areas. The good news is, planting more trees could make a big difference for city-dwellers who suffer from asthma. Researchers at the University… Read more »