It's no secret that plants play an essential role in the health and well-being of our planet. But a new study suggests that as the trees around us become fewer, it may actually come at the expense of human lives.
Over the past decade, an estimated 100 million trees have perished across the eastern and midwestern regions United States, victims of the devastating emerald ash borer invasion. Since first entering the U.S. in 2002, the invasive beetle has gone on to attack trees in 15 states, leaving a lifeless tangle of baren branches and tree-stumps in its wake.
Continue reading: Loss of trees linked to higher death rates in humans
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