China and India Afforestation Flashcards
How much extra leaf area is observed annually compared to the early 2000s, and what percentage increase does this represent?
There is now 2 million square miles of extra leaf each year compared with the early 2000s, representing a 5% increase.
What is the significance of the increase in leaf area observed over the last two decades?
Over the last two decades, there has been an increase in leaf area on plants and trees equivalent in size to the Amazon rainforest.
When was greening first detected, and what instrument aided in its detection?
Greening was first detected in the 1990s, aided by a new instrument called Modis, which orbits the Earth on two satellites and helps in better managing this phenomenon.
What are the main contributors to global greening, and what percentage of it comes from China’s and India’s efforts?
42% of global greening comes from China’s programs to conserve and expand forests, such as the Three-North Shelter Forest program. Additionally, 32% of greening in China and 82% in India comes from the intense cultivation of crops.
How has agricultural production changed in India and China since 2000?
Production of grains, vegetables, fruits, and other crops has increased by 35-40% in India and China since 2000.
What population milestone did India achieve in 2022, and how does China’s population compare?
In 2022, India overtook China to become the country with the largest population in the world, with more than 1.43 billion people. China has the second-largest population in the world, with just above 1.4 billion people.
