Retired teacher Debbie Stephens Browder is on a mission to convince as many people as possible to plant trees The reason Heat Extreme heat in the United States is the number-one weather-related cause of death In response Stephens Browder says ldquo I rsquo m starting with trees rdquo The canopy of heat protection that trees provide is one significant way to protect communities Stephens Browder explains ldquo It rsquo s life or death It rsquo s not just about beautifying the community It rsquo s about saving lives rdquo The fact that shade isn rsquo t just refreshing but potentially [... more]