KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Planting trees in the house compound is the most effective strategy to reduce the effects of climate change, apart from creating a greener and more beautiful environment, says Dr Azian Mohti of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). The head of the Climate Change Programme at the institute’s Forestry and Environment Division said environmental protection measures, such as planting new trees, needed to be intensified as climate change is an important issue as it is happening fast. "Those who do not have spacious land can also plant trees," she said in a statement Monday (Sept 13). She said FRIM has the expertise to calculate the carbon footprint and welcomes community involvement in tackling climate change and carbon emission reduction. Climate change involves weather patterns that change suddenly and leave long-term effects, such as rising sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather phenomena such as floods and droughts, she added.

Source: The Star September 13, 2021 01:41 UTC