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The Bluebell Tree: A Game Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change?

By PNP (Glomex) 25 July 2024 49 Views

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The Bluebell Tree (Latin: Paulownia tomentosa) grows exceptionally fast, absorbing a significant amount of CO2 from the air. That's why it is celebrated as a 'climate tree' here. In Switzerland, however, the plant will be banned alongside the cherry laurel and the butterfly bush from September 1, 2024. So where's the catch?

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