The theme of Earth Day 2016 is Trees for Earth. Trees ensure the future of the planet by absorbing harmful greenhouse gasses and providing homes for millions of species.
For the 350 million people living in rainforest areas, trees are everything. They provide food, shelter, and sustainable livelihoods. That’s why they’re in the best position to keep them standing.
From Peru to Papua New Guinea, Cool Earth’s partner communities are protecting more than 150 million trees.
Here’s some amazing facts about trees, and why we should look after them: