An average American releases 14,515 kg of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere each year. A single mature tree absorbs 22.7 kg of CO2 per year. How many trees are needed to absorb the emissions of a single person? Calculations:  Answer:

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An average American releases 14,515 kg of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere each year. A single mature tree absorbs 22.7 kg of CO2 per year. How many trees are needed to absorb the emissions of a single person?

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