China’s one million rangers provide crucial educational bridges between leaders and locals, protecting the country’s wildlife. Kyle Obermann, Nature Contributor for The China Current, shares his experience working alongside China’s rangers — those on the frontline in remote natural habitats across the country.

China pushed protection of its outdoor spaces to the forefront in 2021, taking a number of important steps to better preserve our natural world. From cutting energy output to new tech, Kyle Obermann, Nature Contributor for the China Current, looks back at the top 10 green gains for China.

As 2022 begins, we look at simple ways we can be grateful in a complex and uncertain world. Our Host James Chau provides his Top 5 from Hong Kong.