China’s planting 100 billion trees and is 66% done.

China’s planting 100 billion trees and is 66% done. “Since 1978, China has planted more than 66 billion trees” to slow the expansion of the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts. The plan is to add 34 billion more over the next 25 years. Some call this humanity’s hubris to try and control the planet. Maybe, but I am glad to be part of a species who tries! ~ learn more