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US News & World Report Publishes Op-Ed from Arbor Day Foundation CEO

The article highlights the need for multi-faceted climate solutions like trees and forests

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Addressing climate change is about more than solely carbon removal, according to a new article published by U.S. News & World Report authored by Arbor Day Foundation chief executive Dan Lambe.

In the U.S. News & World Report piece, Lambe discussed how trees and forests serve to capture carbon, while also restoring ecosystems, preserving biodiversity and fostering human well-being. While technological climate solutions like direct air capture are beneficial and important, Lambe said they are narrow in focus. In the article, he detailed how and why trees and forests are a more versatile and cost-effective way of addressing climate change.

The full article can be viewed here.

Follow Dan Lambe on Twitter and LinkedIn, or reach out to dlambe@arborday.org.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation is the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees. Together with our partners, we have helped plant more than 500 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival. Through our members, partners and programs, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people across the globe to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. More information is available at arborday.org.

Contacts

Jasmine Putney
Arbor Day Foundation
402-216-9307
jputney@arborday.org

Arbor Day Foundation


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Contacts

Jasmine Putney
Arbor Day Foundation
402-216-9307
jputney@arborday.org

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