Using Christmas Trees To Prevent Floods

By Douglas McIntyre  •  February 15, 2026

In the UK, towns are burying Christmas trees along the coastline to prevent flooding. If it works, it is worth remembering that millions of Christmas trees are thrown out in the US every year. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

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