UK Election: Jeremy Corbyn unveils plans to plant two billion trees by 2040

The Labour government plans a green industrial revolution, creating a million green jobs through initiatives like building wind turbines and manufacturing electric vehicles. They aim to expand national parks by 50% and plant 2 billion trees by 2040, starting with 300 million in the first term. The plan includes creating a National Health Service forest and planting trees in urban areas. The initiative seeks to tackle climate change, restore biodiversity, and reduce food miles by planting organic orchards. The ambitious plan requires expanding tree nurseries and creating jobs, addressing the UK's low tree cover.

What is one of the key components of the Labour government's green industrial revolution?

• Increasing oil production

• Building new coal plants

• Creating a million new skilled green jobs

• Expanding nuclear power plants

How many new national parks does the Labour government plan to create?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

By what year does the Labour government aim to plant 2 billion trees?

• 2060

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

What will the Labour government stop funding to support organic fruit orchards?

• Farm subsidies to billionaires

• Space exploration

• Public transportation

• Military expenses

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the Labour government's tree planting program?

• Lack of land availability

• Need for expansion of tree nurseries

• Insufficient workforce

• High cost of seeds