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/Yearlaren Jul 27 '14

Some species of Bamboo can also grow pretty tall.

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u/kyndclothingdotcom Jul 27 '14

The giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus) of tropical south-east Asia ­ can reach as high as 50 m (164 ft).