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Volunteers with the group Tree People are planting trees and other plants at this national forest near Los Angeles.
来自“树人”组织的志愿者正在洛杉矶附近的国家森林公园种植树木等植被。
These native species have been crowded out by invasive mustard and thistles.
这些当地物种被外来芥菜和蓟挤掉。
So we've been planning about 40 different species; some of them are grasses, some of them are what you would call shrubs,
我们种植了大约40种不同的植物，一些是草，一些是你们称之为灌木的植物，
some of them are trees you know oaks, elderberries, all native to this ecosystem. Trees are a crucial component.
一些是树，比如橡树和接骨木，这些都是当地生态系统中有的，树木是主要因素。
Because we know trees have multiple benefits.
因为树的好处有很多。
Trees shade humans, the environment, as we see dramatic increases in extreme heat.
树木可以为人类提供阴凉，为环境乘凉，高温天气正在增加。
Trees help retain water in situations where there's flooding or we're trying to prevent water runoff.
树木可以留住水分，当洪水来临或是希望阻止地表径流的时候。
And trees can capture huge amounts of carbon, reducing global warming.
树木可以留住大量碳，减少全球变暖。
It has been confirmed in study after study including one by European researchers recently published in the journal Science.
很多研究证实，包括欧洲的研究员在杂志《科学》上发表的研究。
Planting trees also counteracts deforestation. Forest restoration projects are underway in countries such as Indonesia
种树可以抵消乱砍乱伐，森林恢复项目正在印尼等国家进行，
says a San Francisco-based researcher with the World Wildlife Fund.
这是旧金山世界自然基金会的研究员所说。
In a project called Thirty Hills where they're taking a comprehensive approach, not just a carbon benefits,
在一个名叫“三十山”的项目中，他们采取了全方面的方法，不仅仅是碳好处，
but all the co-benefits that come from for us and from restoration, including poverty alleviation.
恢复树木对人类来说有很多共同利益，比如减少贫困。
In one case creating a habitat for bees and a honey making business for local villagers.
比如为蜜蜂和蜂蜜创建栖息地的例子，这让当地农夫有了生意。
The recent study says new forests could capture two-thirds of the extra carbon that has entered the atmosphere from human activity,
近期的研究表明新树可以吸收人类向大气中排放的三分之二碳，
but it's not the only answer. It's one of the pieces, and another huge piece is reducing our energy and industry emissions.
但不仅仅是这样的答案，是一个另一个植物减少了能源和工业排放。
We really need both things. As the climate warms, healthy forests are more resistant to fire
我们两种都需要，随着气候变暖，健康的森林可以抵御大火，
and provide shelter from the sun for animals and humans while governments can help.
为人类和动物提供阴凉，政府可以提供帮助。
Here in California, individuals and local communities are also doing their part.
在加州，个人和当地社区正在努力。
Take personal responsibility, help plant trees, it's fun it makes our communities greener, more climate-resilient, more sustainable.
个人要负起责任，帮助植树，让社区多点绿化，抵抗气候变化，走可持续发展道路，这么做很有趣。
Mike O'Sullivan VOA News Los Angeles
麦克·奥沙利文，VOA新闻洛杉矶报道
