• candle_lighter@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    The answer is trees take years to grow and aren’t suitable in places like rooftops

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      11 months ago

      Also, trees that get too big have roots that damage infrastructure and have to be cut down. I’m not saying I like the dirty fishtank look more, but I can see how this might be easier to maintain in urban spaces.

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        11 months ago

        And you can’t grow trees on concrete. This one is particular is just the first one of it’s kind and it’s mostly in a spot to show off the technology. I’m not aware of any other ones that have been built yet.

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      11 months ago

      That’s why there are no trees anywhere in cities, and roofs never have plants anywhere.