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Christmas Tree Debate: Real vs. Fake?

Frank Lowenstein, director of climate adaptation for The Nature Conservancy, solves the age-old debate: real Christmas trees are a better choice for your family and the environment than artificial trees.

Watch the video to hear why Frank chooses real trees. Watch »

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