In Fact: Is China's reforestation a giant green washing project?

Five years ago, a paper published in one of the world&aposs most prestigious peer-reviewed journals made headlines across the world. The authors used NASA satellite data to claim that at least one-quarter of the world&aposs green leaf area increase since the 2000s was due to Chinese tree planting efforts. Some celebrated, some couldn&apost believe it. What went on here and are China&aposs newly planted forests as successful as they claim?

In Fact with Kyle Obermann, a groundbreaking series from CGTN, delves into one of the world&aposs most debated environmental topics: China&aposs environmental record and its global impact.

About the host:

Kyle Obermann is an environmental photographer, filmmaker, writer, and athlete who focuses on Asia&aposs high mountain regions. Fluent in Mandarin, with seven years of experience living and working in China, Kyle has received numerous honors, including becoming a two-time winner of China&aposs Wildlife Image and Video Competition. He has spoken at TEDx, served as a jury member for China&aposs annual Outdoor Environmental Awards, and been recognized as a National Geographic Expert. Kyle is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, the Explorers Club, ICIMOD&aposs Save Our Snow Campaign, and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.