| Carbon offsetting is something that happens | | | | |
| when individuals and businesses try to reduce | | | | - Provide raw materials and shelter |
| their net carbon emissions indirectly, | | | | |
| through an alternative means. | | | | Some thoughts to ponder: |
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| There are many varied options available; tree | | | | - The United Kingdom is currently one of the |
| planting is the most common. | | | | least wooded countries in Europe |
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| The intention of carbon offsetting is to | | | | - Less than 12% of the UK is woodland |
| combat global warming. | | | | compared with the European Union average of |
| | | | 36% coverage |
| Trees take in carbon through photosynthesis, | | | | |
| and convert carbon dioxide and water into | | | | - Ancient woodland, which constitutes more |
| oxygen and plant matter. | | | | than a few hundred years old, covers only 2% |
| | | | of the United Kingdom |
| And so, in turn, will reduce atmospheric CO2 | | | | |
| levels. | | | | - This ancient woodland is one of our richest |
| | | | source of wildlife habitat |
| Carbon is released if a tree or its lumber | | | | |
| burns, but as long as the forest is able to | | | | Whatever the general consensus of opinion, |
| grow back, the result is carbon neutral. | | | | Karma Technologies' belief is that trees and |
| | | | woodland is too precious to watch dwindle |
| For many years now however, there's an | | | | away. |
| increasing debate that planting a tree | | | | |
| outside of the tropics to alleviate climate | | | | We need to protect our trees, woodland and |
| change is a waste of time. For example, that | | | | forests and in doing so, help sustain our |
| planting new trees and forests may initially | | | | wildlife, flora and fauna. It all has a knock |
| release some of the land's existing carbon | | | | on effect, and we all should care a great |
| stores into the atmosphere. | | | | deal. |
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| Nevertheless, the facts about the positive | | | | Without trees, life would be dull. No falling |
| effects of tree planting remain intact and | | | | of leaves in the autumn and no buds in |
| are still out there in abundance, therefore | | | | spring. What a terrible place it would be! |
| influencing people to continue planting trees | | | | |
| across our countryside. | | | | If not for these reasons alone, then trees |
| | | | should be regenerated so that future |
| Here are some facts on the positive effects | | | | generations can enjoy and revel in their |
| of tree planting: | | | | beauty and strength. |
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| Trees... | | | | Make sure that our trees are safe and then |
| | | | everyone can make their own mind up as to |
| - Are crucial to life on Earth | | | | whether they are as important as some may |
| | | | say... |
| - Generate oxygen and store carbon | | | | |
| | | | See more ways to be green and how Karma |
| - Keep some of their local wildlife from | | | | Technologies is implementing ways to be green |
| being homeless and on the streets | | | | into their business practices. |