tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28837843.post2018706210885553341..comments2024-03-19T07:10:27.303-07:00Comments on Quark Soup by David Appell: Planting Trees in Cities Won't Stop Climate ChangeDavid Appellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318269033139447591noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28837843.post-69952693708349120102011-07-23T11:55:06.993-07:002011-07-23T11:55:06.993-07:00What trees do is cool down the area by transpirati...What trees do is cool down the area by transpiration and shading so you don't need as much a/c. They also cut down winds a bit, even in the winter (see evergreens) to hold down heating bills.EliRabetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28837843.post-23223035821804281312011-07-14T16:56:37.305-07:002011-07-14T16:56:37.305-07:00Here's the nuke bot again.
Nonetheless, David...Here's the nuke bot again.<br /><br />Nonetheless, David, urban forests have multiple, reinforcing benefits. I never use 'carbon storage' as a reason, but the stormwater, air quality, quality of life, energy savings and property values are reason enough. If they store a bit of C, great.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />DDanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709762632849004871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28837843.post-34800657304762089802011-07-14T08:34:25.252-07:002011-07-14T08:34:25.252-07:00Trees won't stop climate change - neither will...Trees won't stop climate change - neither will shutting down nuclear.<br /><br />Some people are conflicted on priorities.<br /><br />"The German government wants to encourage the construction of new coal and gas power plants with millions of euros from a fund for promoting clean energy and combating climate change."<br /><br />"The plan has come under stiff criticism, but the Ministry of Economics and Technology defended the idea. A spokeswoman said it was necessary as the government switches from nuclear to other renewable energy sources and added that the money would promote the most efficient plants possible." <br /><br />http://www.thelocal.de/national/20110713-36277.htmlcharlesHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798022842779057473noreply@blogger.com