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Afforestation can also improve the local climate through increased rainfall and by being a barrier against high winds. The additional trees can also prevent or reduce topsoil erosion (from water and wind), floods and landslides. Finally, additional trees can be a habitat for wildlife, and provide employment and wood products. [2]
Other schools may follow if tree experiment improves air quality
Trees are an important, cost-effective solution to reducing pollution and improving air quality. [citation needed] Trees reduce temperatures and smog. With an extensive and healthy urban forest air quality can be drastically improved. Trees help to lower air temperatures and the urban heat island effect in urban areas. This reduction of ...
Ohio EPA establishes and enforces standards for air, water, waste management and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. The Agency also provides financial assistance to businesses and communities; environmental education programs for businesses and the public; and pollution prevention assistance to help businesses minimize ...
Trees were supposed to be the urban jungle's salvation -- but a new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests otherwise. Trees might actually make summer air ...
Fall is finally here in Ohio. Check out this map to see Ohio's fall color progress where you live. ODNR map shows where Ohio trees have started changing to fall colors
Under RCRA, the EPA can not only obtain all state enforcement authority for solid waste control, but they can also force the state to create its own entity to control and monitor solid waste pollution. Although notification to the state by the EPA is required by law, the timeline of the notification is not strictly defined, allowing the EPA to ...
Recent rain and cooler temperatures are helping Ohio's trees transition to fall colors. This ODNR map reveals where fall colors are emerging in Ohio.