How do trees clean the air and store carbon? | One Tree Planted

Trees are like air superheroes, they clean the air and store carbon so we can breathe easier.

When trees breathe in, they take in a gas called carbon dioxide from the air, just like you take in oxygen when you breathe. But they also let out oxygen, which is what we need to live! It’s like a swap party, trees give us fresh air and take away the stuff that makes our planet warmer.

When trees grow, they use the carbon from the carbon dioxide to make their trunks, leaves, and roots. Think of it like building blocks, every year, a tree adds more layers, like growing taller in a stack of bricks. The carbon gets trapped inside, like being tucked into a cozy blanket.

So when a tree is cut down, that stored carbon can go back into the air if the wood rots or burns. But if we plant new trees, they start the whole process again, cleaning the air and storing more carbon for us to enjoy! Trees are like air superheroes, they clean the air and store carbon so we can breathe easier.