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What's Better For The Climate: A Real Christmas Tree Or A Fake One?
2 monthes ago - By Health & Lifestyle
The real-versus-fake Christmas tree debate has raged for years. Fresh trees smell great but can also be messy; artificial trees are less of a hassle but also need year-round storage space. But there's another, bigger consideration: Which type of tree is the more sustainable option?
To get to the core of the issue, we spoke with Megan Quinn, coordinator of conservation biology at the Nature Conservancy of Canada , and Lienna Hoeg, Christmas tree specialist at Perennia in Nova Scotia.
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