It seems whenever the word ‘forest’ is in the headlines of a news story, the story has only to do with deforestation and habitat loss. But that’s not the case with this story. This time around, we’re here to tell you that NASA’s latest study found that the Earth has actually become a greener place than it was 20 years ago. Contrary to the general perception worldwide, China and India’s ambitious tree planting programs and intensive agriculture has led to a global net increase in leaf area. This isn’t to say that deforestation is no longer a problem, but does give a different perspective to the typical doom and gloom we hear when it comes to the environment.
With some thanks to India and China, Earth is greener than 20 years ago
More of Today's Solutions
Here are some easy recipes for making your own hand sanitizer
By now you must surely be aware that washing your hands clean is necessary to keep you and others protected during the pandemic. You’ve ...
Read MoreThe case for shifting to a four-day workweek for post-pandemic life
At The Optimist Daily, we’re putting a lot of focus on what the world can do after the pandemic to create a healthier, more ...
Read MoreSo your compost has mold? What it means and what to do about it
So you’ve set up a functioning compost system in your backyard. First things first, congratulations! But how do you know if your compost is ...
Read MoreMapping out the Milky Way’s snacks gives clues into dark matter
In our galaxy’s galactic halo, there are 12 streams of stars orbiting. These burning balls of gas are actually being torn apart and their ...
Read More
