LEADERS

 

Vallabhbhai patel

Date of birth: 31 October 1875                                                                            

Place of birth: Nadiad, Gujarat, British India

Date of death: 15 December 1950 (aged 75)

Place of death: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Movement: Indian Independence Movement

Major organizations: Indian National Congress

Notable prizes: Bharat Ratna (1991, posthumous)

Major monuments: Sardar Patel National Memorial

Religion: Hindu

Influences Mahatma Gandhi

 Bhagat Singh

Date of birth: September 27, 1907

Place of birth: Lyallpur, Punjab, British India

Date of death: March 23, 1931

Place of death: Lahore, Punjab, British India

Movement: Indian Independence movement

Major organizations: Naujawan Bharat Sabha, Kirti Kissan Party and Hindustan

Socialist Republican Association

Religion: Sikhism (early life), Atheist (later life)

Influences Anarchism, Communism, Socialism

Benefits of Trees

 

TREES PROMOTE A STRONG ECONOMY

While it may seem counterintuitive to include the economy on a list of health benefits of trees, a strong local economy means more access to vital, life-saving resources like fresh, healthy food and adequate healthcare and services. While  infrastructure degrades over time, trees only gain value as they mature, improving property values along with them. Higher property values means stronger neighborhoods and more vibrant communities that feel safe and encourage people to get outside!

TREES REDUCE THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

In a warming world, one of the most pressing threats to human health is the increase in heat and heat-related health problems. This is especially prevalent in cities, where the Urban Heat Island effect combines with heat waves to create dangerous temperature spikes. Well-planned urban tree plantings can help relieve some of the heat pressure on urban dwellers. An analysis of 94 urban areas around the world shows that trees have a significant impact on temperature, and are responsible for, on average, 1.9°C of cooling in a city. In fact, they can reduce a city's temperature by 9°C, a big deal in areas where temperatures already spike over 100°F.