I think maybe they can...considering the fact that the artificial trees do pretty much the same job as real trees, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, and up to a thousand times more efficiently.

If you thought geo-engineering was the stuff of science fiction - all giant sun shades in space - think again. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

The fiery red hues that seem to set forest leaves ablaze in autumn are produced in part as a result of the soil that trees grow in and help protect the trees in the winter, a new study finds. picked by eljay 2 years ago

The upcoming climate change bill if passed will result in vastly larger expenses for Americans. Coming during a bad economy it is even a worse idea. Part of the bill would have taxpayers paying companies not to cut down trees around the world. Perhaps this could be a source of funding for Plime - if Plime promises not to cut down any trees. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

What do you do on a slow work day? Well these people decided to have some fun with their coworkers and their money. And it turns out playing with your money can be very interesting. Look at how pictures you see everyday, takes on new life when you replace the top or the bottom half of the bills with your friends faces. Enjoy! picked by amabaie 7 months ago

In 1986 Peter had the idea of growing a chair. Nine years later Peter and Becky became partners. Pooktre was born. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

“The Money Myth Exploded” was one of the first articles of Louis Even, and remains one of the most popular to explain how money is created as a debt by private banks. Also, mentions the basis of the philosophy of Social Credit. picked by TheAnt314 8 months ago

Benedict says that "now with the collapse of big banks we see that money disappears, is nothing and all these things that appear real are in fact of secondary importance." He urges those who build their lives "only on things that are visible, such as success, career, money" to keep that in mind. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Someone has killed seven trees on the Burke-Gilman Trail by lethal injection.
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday that someone intentionally has killed seven, 70-foot-high trees along the trail at Northeast 77th Street, apparently by injecting herbicide into holes drilled into their trunks picked by bingo 1 year ago

11 photos of amazing trees featured on the karmapanda site. picked by SkandarGraun 1 year ago

Bette Midler cut down more than 230 trees around one of her properties on the island of Kauai without a permit, and the state has recommended she be fined. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Yosemite National Park has lost many of its large trees during the last century, possibly due to a warmer climate, a new study finds. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

According to research by the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, run by the USDA, a whole, unmilled tree can support 50 percent more weight than the largest piece of lumber milled from the same tree. So Mr. Gundersen uses small-diameter trees as rafters and framing in his airy structures, and big trees felled by wind, disease or insects as powerful columns and curving beams. picked by cecilberman 3 weeks ago

Scientists in California have set up a unique experiment to track the life histories of some of the world's oldest and tallest trees.

The project is designed to follow up research, in the Yosemite National Park, which suggests that giant trees are perishing as a result of climate change. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Trees and plants have a kind of flexibility that is both disturbing and inspiring. Left to their own devices they can wrap around objects and create strange works of unintentional art. picked by karenben 2 years ago

New method to produce paper uses half as many trees. Xerox offers eco-paper to commercial users. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Hungarian scientists said on Tuesday they have discovered a group of fossilized swamp cypress trees preserved from 8 million years ago which could provide clues about the climate of pre-historic times. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

New Plymouth High Street, NZ, was the scene of a downpour of rain followed by a downpour of sparrows as they tumbled from the trees. Some died on the pavement while others have survived. Autopsies* are to be carried out to determine the cause.

*Only on the dead ones. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago

Better, Cheaper, More Fuel Efficient -
Automobile owners around the world may some day soon be driving on tires that are partly made out of trees – which could cost less, perform better and save on fuel and energy. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Within five to seven years fast growing trees and grasses might become economically viable alternatives to corn as a source of renewable fuel ethanol, reducing the need for pollutants that now cause a massive "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Studies of fir trees in Norway may lead to earlier detection of breast cancer. picked by suebe 1 year ago