Q193. Why you should plant trees and not cement?

Result of Trees and Grass

Result of Buildings

Reduces pollution by cleaning the atmosphere Keeps the atmosphere cool and prevents intense heat Normal weather

Increases pollution

Produces vital oxygen which everyone needs Provides food for cows, birds, monkeys, and humans Lower food prices

No oxygen

Helps humans advance in spirituality Helps humans to reduce material desires Reduces diseases

Destroys spirituality

Develops nature

Destroys nature

Softens the heart (humans become kind and loving)

Makes the humans cement hearted (no compassion)

Causes intense heat Abnormal weather

No food Higher food prices

Increases material desires Increases diseases

Everywhere in India and other countries, people are destroying trees and grass, replacing them with buildings. People have lost their basic common sense. Please stop this non-sense now by saving tees and planting more trees and grass. In Bhagavad-Gita 12.13-14, Lord Krishna very clearly states that one who is friendly and compassionate to all living beings is very dear to Him. Trees and grass are living beings.