Hi,

Did you know heat waves are growing more extreme and occurring more frequently? These perilous climate events pose a threat to human health and put a burden on our energy capacity. High temperatures can lead to heatstroke and worsen chronic disorders such as cardiovascular and respiratory-related conditions.¹

EARTHDAY‍.ORG’s The Canopy Project® works with local communities and organizations around the world to reforest the land and limit the impact of heat waves. As a plant photosynthesizes, it releases water vapor through a process called evapotranspiration that is used to cool the air around it.² Trees also provide a source for shade to escape the heat of the sun. 

Will you help us reforest the planet? Donate today, as little as $1 plants one tree.

In Morocco, many residents of rural communities are living in systemic poverty. One strategy for uplifting these communities is through planting trees. The Canopy Project has already made transformative changes to the landscape. Through a local partnership, 42,000 trees have been planted in the M’Goun Valley of Morocco. The almond, carob, walnut, pomegranate, fig, and olive trees provide both food security and a revenue source when there is extra fruit.³

Not only have tree plantings helped local communities and the economy, but new growth helps with local temperature regulation. This is crucial, as Morocco expects to experience more intense, frequent, and widespread heat waves.⁴ The Canopy Project reforestation will reduce the impact of climate change on these under-resourced communities and build resilience, helping protect the health of residents and lessening the burden on renewable energy resources.

With growing impacts of climate change, planting trees is one natural solution to alleviating environmental stresses on communities. 

Support The Canopy Project today and help build a climate resilient world!

For the planet,

Kathleen Rogers
President

Footnotes:

1. World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-heat-and-health
2. United States Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/using-trees-and-vegetation-reduce-heat-islands
3. EARTHDAY.ORG: https://www.earthday.org/campaign/the-canopy-project-morocco/
4. IEA: https://www.iea.org/reports/climate-resilience-for-energy-transition-in-morocco