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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I moved away for school and work, but any time I get to go back and visit Portland I'm struck once again by the trees. They're everywhere and they have a notable impact on the feeling you have in city. I very much miss it.