Tis the season to take sides (over the tree)

Is this the year to go fake? Everyone wants to reduce their environmental impact, but experts warn there are no easy solutions when choosing an eco-friendly Christmas tree.

Glossary

Martin Luther - A 16th Century German priest known for his role in the Protestant Reformation and as the namesake of Lutheranism.

CO2 - Carbon dioxide.

Greenhouse Gas - A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

Mulch - Material, including decaying leaves and compost, that is spread around a plant to help it grow.

Queen Victoria - The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901. Her reign is known as the Victorian era.

Queen Charlotte - Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was the 19th Century German wife of Britain's King George III.

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