Okay, so this isn’t exactly a geek-related post, but–for the moment–we geeks all need to live on this planet. Carbon dioxide levels are a problem, and while cutting down on your carbon emissions is a great thing to do, it’s even better to find ways to take some of it OUT of the atmosphere entirely. One of the easiest ways to do this is to plant a tree, but if you live in the city like me, that’s easier said than done.

Below are three legitimate charities that you can give to who make it their business to get more trees out there, sucking up CO2. That’s what trees do. That’s all they do! They can’t be bargained with. They can’t be reasoned with. They don’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear! –Sorry, I guess I kinda slipped into a Terminator thing there. (But hey, it’s a geek blog!) Seriously, though, trees: highly useful suckers. [Read more…]