Increasing the amount of vegetation in an area beautifies it and can also help you combat climate change. The more lush the environment, the more effective it is at slowing down global warming.

Read about five benefits of green spaces related to reducing your carbon footprint.

1. Carbon capture

Vegetated areas are natural carbon sinks. They pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it where it doesn't impact the planet.

If you remember elementary school science, you will recall that plants breathe in carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen through photosynthesis. They store the carbon they absorb in their roots and release it back into the atmosphere only when they die and decompose. (Beth Rush, more at greenerideal.com)