Overview

• Study shows oak and sweetgum trees emit isoprene, which reacts with pollutants to form ozone.
• Potential increase in isoprene emissions could significantly raise ozone levels on hot days.
• Strategic planting of low isoprene-emitting trees could mitigate the issue.
• Reducing nitrogen oxide emissions is crucial to improving air quality.
• Urban planning must balance tree benefits with air quality impacts.