Monthly Archives: January 2010

Plant a Tree for Tu B’shvat

Posted on January 30, 2010 by jesshaller

More trees means better water quality, less runoff, and erosion. This allows recharging of the ground water supply. Wooded areas help prevent the transport of sediment and chemicals into streams. Plant a tree in Israel through the JNF or a … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past

Posted on January 23, 2010 by jesshaller

“Methuselah,” a 5-foot-tall date tree sapling whose seed dates back at least 2,000 years. Originally discovered in the 1960s at Masada by Prof. Yadin, the seed was carbon dated to roughly the time of the fortress’ siege, in 73 CE. … Continue reading →

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This Shvat, Remember That Trees Save Energy

Posted on January 16, 2010 by jesshaller

Trees provide shade, reducing the demand for electricity for cooling in the summer. Trees also reduce wind speeds, slowing the loss of heat from interior spaces during the winter. Trees cool the air through the process of transpiration, where moisture … Continue reading →

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Save the Rainforests

Posted on January 9, 2010 by jesshaller

Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), removing and storing the carbon while releasing the oxygen back into the air. In one year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the amount of CO2 produced when you drive your car 26,000 miles and … Continue reading →

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