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Planting Some Tree Species May Worsen, Not Improve, NYC Air, Says New Study
August 06, 2024
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:

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New York is planting large numbers of trees in order to improve the city's livability. But emissions from some species interact with tailpipe and building pollutants to form smog.

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By Kevin Krajick

In line with longstanding initiatives to expand its green spaces, New York City is planting tens of thous . . .

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