Why Cities in the Middle East Need More Trees?
The population of city dwellers globally is increasing, as is the number of deaths associated with exposure to pollution and intense heat waves. Urban forestation projects are one of the most cost effective means to reduce particulate matter in the air and cool temperatures in the world’s largest cities. Urban forestation projects in the Middle East are an inexpensive and effective way of reducing air pollution, lowering temperatures by producing shade, improving health, and even raising property values. The return on investment (ROI) for tree planting is often more financially beneficial than other more costly investments, but ROI projections fluctuate … Continue reading