Tired Of This, Grandpa

There's worse to come, folks. Strap in and stay strapped.

Next up someone is going to claim that the Narnia series isn't kids books.

urban greenery and urban forests are important af.

they prevent flooding, as pictured in the image above, by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground instead of pooling and flooding.

they significantly lower temperatures and reduce the heat island effect, something we will need more and more as the climate gets hotter, by providing shade and releasing water vapour (tree sweat.) this also helps reduces the energy use from air conditioning, saves lives, and improves quality of life.

a lot of wealthier neighbourhoods have more greenery than underserved poorer neighbourhoods and those in poorer neighbourhoods are less likely to have air conditioning which causes more deaths, and reduces human health in general. it is also an inequality issue.

vegetation absorbs pollutants and improves air quality. forests are carbon sinks that pull planet heating chemicals out of the atmosphere and store them in the soil. forests are vital in the fight against climate change.

native tree species provide shelter and food for wildlife and planting native gardens and allowing native wild greenspaces is vital for pollinators which are vital for everything else alive.

spending time outdoors boosts mental health. urban farms produce nutritious food. outdoor greenspaces give people places to be active and shade produced by trees make it easier (and more fun) to walk places. its better for human health in nearly every way.

more greenery has even been shown to reduce crime.

and for all the spreadsheet-money-brained people out there: its good for the economy too. according to a recent study, for every dollar put into parks and recreation and greenspaces, cities reap $3 in local economic benefits as they attract locals and tourists into surrounding neighbourhoods to shop or eat.

I don’t want all the women in my life and in my community to constantly have their self-esteem crushed by advertising! I want to collaborate creatively with others who haven’t had their tastes dictated by the rich through advertising! I’m tired of explaining to my parents that the things they see on TV ads are lies and scams! I don’t want my kids to grow up around friends obsessed with consumerism and gambling because that’s what’s advertised to them!

Spin the wheel again. That’s who’s trying to protect you.

(If you have zero idea about a name you got, spin until you see someone you recognize.)

Protecting me: zuko from atla

Im good.

@madamebell

you are in the medieval era and you have this role!