Satellite data shows China leads planet's greening efforts(1/2)

Satellite data show that China and India have led the global increase in leafy coverage in recent years. (Photo/Agencies)

The planet's two most populous nations are leading the increase in greenery in large part due to China's ambitious programs in tree planting and more efficient agriculture practices, said a study by NASA, published on Feb. 12, 2019 in the journal Nature Sustainability.

Satellite data show that China and India have led the global increase in leafy coverage in recent years. (Photo/Agencies)