How do trees clean our air?

By Hayley Bennett and Kristy Turner2020-01-02T09:54:00

An illustration showing trees cleaning the air

Source: © Jim Tsinganos @ Début Art

Investigating the role trees can play in reducing air pollution

At a significant time in our history, trees need to take centre stage in our planning for the future. These very active air pollutant avengers are so important to the success of life on earth. Trees not only reduce the effects of these nasties, but they also improve our mental health, among other things. There are a number of promising initiatives currently being rolled out across the UK with all this in mind. Read on to find out more about this all-important topic.

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