Cheyenne Ingel, a scientist with the Desert Research Institute, says there’s a lot going on in a tree. She explains that ...

Environmental scientists explain the pros and cons of artificial versus real Christmas trees — and which is better for the planet.

Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment? Jose Gill, 23, left, and Jorge Adrian, 27, work at the Barr Evergreens Christmas tree farm in Crumpler, N.C., in 2013.

Of these, landfilling is the worst option for the environment, because the tree will produce methane as it decomposes — a potent greenhouse gas. Burning also releases emissions into the atmosphere.

There are about 15,500 Christmas tree farms in the United States, growing nearly 400 million trees on about 400,000 acres of land. An average Christmas tree takes about 10 years to grow and is ...

KidsPost Which Christmas trees are better for the environment — live or artificial? A reusable tree seems environmentally friendly, but cutting down a tree is actually better for the Earth.

Tim O’Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association, on one hand, pitched that real trees are a “no-brainer” that “are far superior for the environment.” ...

The debate between real and artificial trees began the 1950s, when the first artificial ones came on the market. Here is AZ Fact Check's take.

However, each type of tree also has environmental impacts. According to the Nature Conservancy, real trees don’t require the carbon emissions it takes to produce and transport artificial ones.

But some studies show that artificial trees have their environmental perks so long as they are erected for at least five holiday seasons, NPR reported. 4.

Are fake trees bad for the environment? Every season in the U.S., around 10 million artificial […] It’s the same debate every year for some families: real tree or fake tree this holiday season?

Whether your family buys a fake tree or visits a local farm to buy a real tree, it’s important to understand the environmental significance of your choice. A Virginia Tech expert, who is a ...