Over the past decade, planting trees has come to stand for many things. It is a virtuous act, a practical solution and a symbol of hope in the face of climate change. But can planting a trillion trees really save the world?
Visiting the Eden Reforestation Project in Goias, Brazil, and interviewing dozens of international scientists and activists, journalist Zac St. It offers a vivid insight into the roots. 2010s campaign — considers the environmental potential of the concept and the shortcomings of exercise.
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