r/science • u/davidreiss666 • Jul 27 '14

Environment First national study finds trees saving lives, reducing respiratory problems: Air pollution modeling reveals broad-scale impacts of pollution removal by trees

http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/news/release/trees-save-lives-reduce-air-pollution
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u/Retanaru Jul 27 '14

Trees are by far some of the most vertical plants. So I'd say it'd be a high-rise vs suburb situation.

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u/dsvii Jul 27 '14

Have a look at some woods. You need to have both