Four years ago, in an effort to fight climate change, the federal government committed to planting two billion trees by 2030.

Two billion trees in 10 years.

Four years ago, in an effort to fight climate change, the federal government committed to planting two billion trees by 2030.

For those who cannot grasp the immensity of two billion, it works out to 200 million per year. Or 540,000 per day. Or 22,000 per hour.

Let’s give the feds credit where it is due. Planting trees will help fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and, through photosynthesis, improve air and water quality.

Planting trees also will help prevent soil erosion, provide food and shelter for many organisms and increase........

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