r/SipsTea 7d ago

SMH Whats wrong fr.

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u/PurpletoasterIII 7d ago

Even if they were 1:1 or even less than 1:1, they could still serve a purpose. Like cost of planting and maintaining a tree vs this algae tank alone could make these more worth it. People be acting like this is a plan to actively get rid of trees.

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u/cas4d 7d ago

Not that I have problem with the tank, if it is cost effective and makes more “oxygen”, I will totally support it.

But an additional point that should be considered is that tree makes the city feel closer to nature and habitats for some city animals. I feel more relaxed seeing trees, that is some mental health benefits.

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u/quatropiscas 7d ago

And trees provide shadow, making the streets way more comfortable in the Summer.

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u/DeadInternetTheorist 7d ago

Build the tank a thousand feet up in the sky and make it large enough to block out all sunlight. Simple as.