When botanist Dr. Nicolas Schneider proposed a solution to the world’s diminishing oxygen levels several major corporations offered their support. Billions of dollars were thrown, almost recklessly at the project. People argued that multinational companies like GM and ExxonMobil were just trying to portray an image of sensitivity. That may’ve been the case but they still provided huge sums of money to the small team of scientists. The group was able to genetically engineer trees that grew several kilometres into the air. The huge organisms were planted on uninhabited islands and a new air-producing canopy was formed. The scientists crossed Shaquille O’Neal’s genes with those of a California Redwood to create the new variety. The project was a great success and Dr. Nicolas Schneider and his team were praise for their efforts. The doctor retired not long after the first trees were fully grown. He instead travelled the world giving inspirational talks to schools and community groups. After his speeches he would take questions and offer advice to his crowds. During the audience interaction process at Red County Elementary the doctor was asked a very intelligent question. A third grade student stood up and asked: “How are the trees pollinated? Surely the wind is ineffective considering the altitude and distance involved.”
“That’s a very good question young lady,” replied Dr. Schneider. “They are actually pollinated artificially; we use big special helicopters to spread the trees’ seeds.”
“Isn’t that expensive?” the tiny girl inquired.
“It is actually,” confirmed the doctor, proudly. “It costs billions of dollars each year.”
“Why didn’t you cross the Sequoia Sempervirens, or California Redwood as you like to call it, with Bear Grill’s DNA? The resulting plant would be durable enough to survive in any environment, from the harsh sunlight of the Sahara to the ice covered snow-caps.”
Nick considered the idea. The girl had a very good point. He could’ve saved millions.
“That’s a very good question young lady,” replied Dr. Schneider. “They are actually pollinated artificially; we use big special helicopters to spread the trees’ seeds.”
“Isn’t that expensive?” the tiny girl inquired.
“It is actually,” confirmed the doctor, proudly. “It costs billions of dollars each year.”
“Why didn’t you cross the Sequoia Sempervirens, or California Redwood as you like to call it, with Bear Grill’s DNA? The resulting plant would be durable enough to survive in any environment, from the harsh sunlight of the Sahara to the ice covered snow-caps.”
Nick considered the idea. The girl had a very good point. He could’ve saved millions.