‘Super Trees’ May Be Key to Helping Houston and Other Cities Combat Environmental Impacts

How planting the right trees could help in the fight against climate change.

By Monica Cull
Jan 6, 2022 3:45 PMJan 6, 2022 5:39 PM
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Houston…we have a solution. A recent study from Rice University, the Houston Health Department’s environmental division and Houston Wilderness discovered the numerous benefits of planting “super trees” – native trees that benefit the environment in a particular area the most – and now, researchers are sharing their findings so other urban areas can benefit.

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