Life after death – in the form of a tree
From the man who brought Nigeria lemon juice as a contraceptive and HIV prevention, comes a revolutionary idea to conserve carbon dioxide emissions and promote harmony with the earth. With climate change the buzzword of the 21st century, why should we neglect our environmental responsibility when we hit the grave? This is the best place to address it, argues Professor Roger Short. He says, forget cremation, the way to go is to be buried vertical in a hessian sack with a tree planted next to you, so sooner rather than later, deceased becomes one with the earth. In the meantime, the reduction in cremation will reduce carbon dioxide levels significantly, and at the same time, promote the levels of oxygen…and as a bonus, the living will enjoy the aesthetic beauty of a thriving, dense forest.