Infrastructure- the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization
fiat- an authoritative decree sanction or order
rhapsodized- To express oneself in an immoderately enthusiastic manner
deforestation- the cutting down of all or most of the tress in a forested area
ornamentation- the act or process of decorating, adorning or embellishing
liability- an obligation that legally binds an individual or company to settle a debt
implications- a conclusion that can be drawn from something although not clearly stated
byzantine- a relation to or characteristic of the ancient city Byzantium
carbon credit- a permit that allows the holder to emit one ton of carbon dioxide
intercepted- to obstruct, as to prevent from continuing a destination
aesthetics- A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty
social justice- the application of the concept of justice on a social scale
environmental justice- the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or income
non profit- An incorporated organization which exists for educational or charitable reasons
kumbaya idea- the idea of coming together for a greater good
New York Restoration Project- Mayor Bloomberg's MillionTrees NYC campaign to plant one million new trees in NYC by 2017
ozone- a colorless, odorless reactive gas comprised of three oxygen atoms
smog- a type of air pollution
question #1 after reading this passage, do u think the author gave enough information to change the way you value trees?
question #2 as the reader, was this passage written based on pathos, logos or ethos. explain your answer
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