Retired Chinese couple dedicates nearly two decades turning desert into oasis

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An elderly couple in northern China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region has spent nearly 20 years transforming part of their desert home into an oasis. Seventy-year-old Tububatu and his wife live in a village on the edge of the Badain Jaran desert, China’s third-largest desert. The couple planted 266 hectares (657 acres) of desert with the highly drought-resistant sacsaoul trees (haloxylon plants) since his retirement in 2002.
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[@DaniHMcV]

“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit.” Greek proverb.

[@extempetus7414]

"A society grows bad when young people go to social media such as twitter to post or complain about trivial stuffs they will never do anything about...outside of complaining and posting :/" -Doomer Proverb

[@jam1966ful]

@Anonymous Commenter An eye to and respect for the society in question and it's future.

[@christianmaas8934]

@Anonymous Commenter Think about your grandchildren's grandchildren

[@TheJayJayYoung]

前人种树，后人乘凉, a Chinese proverb which translate to “the previous generations plant trees, younger generations sit under the shades”

[@ionutluchian9720]

@@extempetus7414 Love it, I have to steal it!

[@RayMak]

This is only an effort of two heroes. Imagine if all of us can do this

[@user-ei3hf8st7g]

You again I see u everywhere

[@hhfhfhufh826]

Every where I go I always see you

[@gost7213]

Ray, u can help them when u go holiday/work vacation in future

[@impootus1976]

Ye

[@fishencasedinjelly3950]

Justin Y part 2

[@MakerInMotion]

The weeds, trees, and grasses that have historically been considered "nuisance" vegetation are the key to water retention.

[@Enkye_CA]

Not necessarily but possibly. In order to change a desert into a forest you’re going to need a lot of early development vegetation. Like mosses, dense shrubbery, and weeds (as you said) to name a few. One can’t do it with just weeds and grasses, a whole variety of plants need to be present to get the job done.

[@YourFrienjamin]

Weeds thrive in harsh conditions and therefore perfect for revegetating barren environments.

[@user-00dog]

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[@Angelina6518]

True.

[@MakerInMotion]

@@mrjon29 There's a ranch owner in Australia who developed similar techniques to restore his own land and started a movement among fellow ranchers and farmers. The little rain Australia gets was being lost to runoff. He did it all without the help of government. Bureoucracy is too slow and corrupt. It takes go-getters with a vision.

[@juliie007]

The couple should be nominated for a Nobel prize for environmental conservation. Hope young people honor their accomplishments and take over from them.

[@cashcash5995]

Nobel Prize is for Westerners only , there is no award , if award is you goal then you will stop when reaching that point .

[@steenystuff1075]

@@cashcash5995 Look it up and you'll see for yourself that it isn't just westerners who are awarded the npp.

[@steenystuff1075]

julie k Nah, mate. No one should expect an award for merely doing what is our custodial duty toward the Earth.

[@ee-nj9ze]

@@steenystuff1075 well nobody is gonna do it, they actually deserve it, do you help our environment?

[@rtysdfgh2103]

Then there arw idiot kids like "FoRtNiTE, V BucKS, TIK TOK"

[@hellogoodnite8447]

This has got to be one of the greatest ways to spend the rest of your life as a retired couple.

[@Feuervix]

Its a hard work They spend hours planting and watering during the day in a desert It's a repetitive thing that needs a lot of determination, effort and patience

[@ericlarsen737]

I dunno, I can probably think of a thousand other ways I’d rather spend my time as a retired couple than planting trees in the middle of nowhere.

[@Kim_Imyoung]

@@ericlarsen737 They're not talking about fun things you can do but rather great things you can do as a retired elderly couple.

[@Turnpost2552]

@@Kim_Imyoung let nature do its thing live your life do something you enjoy

[@sunsundks3891]

@@Turnpost2552 Nature isnt doin great cause humans so

[@dedfish7495]

This couple left a mark on earth

[@fathfez7991]

a beautiful 266 hectares mark.

[@Panda-24]

A HUGE GREEN HEALTHY ONE

[@ellecaledonia348]

How admirable to continue to find meaning and purpose in life at their age. Their legacy grows and thrives every year. They will live forever.

[@soupricemf1260]

@@xin0 bruh.. thats a very childish question that no one asked..

[@obisan666]

@elle.Beautiful comment...

[@xin0]

@@soupricemf1260 or people need to start talking proper sense instead of saying nonsense. Of course what that person said is nice, but if you have a brain, you know the two will not live for long, which is obvious. If tsunami was coming to your neighborhood direction, will you tell them everything will be alright???

[@loobylouboti]

@@xin0 The OP meant they will 'live forever,' through the legacy that they have left. The couple will ofc turn back to dust but who they were, and what they did and achieved through the planting will live on for as long as the trees live on. Which will hopefully be until the end of the world.

[@firedup692]

@@xin0 the OP was referring to their legacy. Their legacy will live forever.

[@terminusest9179]

The true heroes are those who are willing to devote their lives to an even greater cause. These two are the perfect example of this.

[@smellypatel5272]

Instead people are busy worshiping the likes of the kardashians, english royalty, politicians, etc. What a sad, pathetic world we live in

[@cryptoinsider9305]

I SWEAR IF I HEAR ANOTHER AWARD GOING TO SOMEONE ELSE....

[@jess-xx3uw]

Yes but I think this couple probably wanted to escape the city like most and have a way to occupy themselves in retirement without spendinding a fortune. It's hard work but this type of work, instead of happiness from money, is happiness from being able to give the generations after us a life in a better world.

[@ladder49isthebest1]

“The man who moves a mountain first begins by picking up small stones”

[@user-00dog]

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[@yupenglin5676]

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[@unda25]

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[@ffirstcomment]

youll never know how i got so many likes

[@firedup692]

We need to cut out the middle man in charities and give money directly to those doing actual work. One big culprit is the Red Cross and Crescent society.

[@mmwh5100]

@@firedup692 You need to be realistic bro. If no money for charity and who will send to aid and money to those people needed for you. Who will paying for these foundation operating fee and employees fee in order to let foundation run smoothly?

[@karthur3421]

​@@mmwh5100 In the end its the same argument, it needs proper regulation, charity as it is now is a go-to area for money laundering, tax evasion, inheritance/estate law evasion, etc.

[@okerhrh4139]

@@mmwh5100 the same boss who drives a ferrari? Hmmm

[@okerhrh4139]

@@mmwh5100 they do need to get paid, yes. But everyone’s salary should be capped at 70k$ ler year. Not a nice 500k$ end year bonus

[@snooslee6508]

Unselfish people make the world beautiful. Only a few of them are born into the world We must respect to these two who breathe life into the world

[@fitt4393]

Yes

[@TheKawaiiDango]

I understand what you are saying, but being selfish or unselfish is a *choice* Instead of waiting and depending on other people, why don’t we start being less selfish ourselves? Because that’s how change happens.

[@애리-e9r]

@@TheKawaiiDango That can only be done with the help of those around you, it is hard to pull yourself from a society that is built off of working for those with more money than you. It is hard to be motivated enough to not give up, as well as finding someone or something to keep you motivated. It all depends on where and how you’re raised. I get what you mean when you say this but it is a lot harder than it seems with the amount of external factors that play into ones ability to be more “selfless” towards to earth and environment. It ALSO depends on what acts you consider selfless. While the couple in this video may be planting trees in the dessert, others could be using eco friendly products, work at recycle factories, or those who are less fortunate may still put in effort to recycle their trash and compost items. The scale of selflessness varies on what the individual can do. Not all selfless acts are grand, little acts are just as impactful.

[@tofuprogrammer]

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek Proverb

[@bubbles354]

Shet, I’m Selfish then for not throwing my garbage in the correct trash can..

[@sugarlove]

More people like them 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@sunshinehope6657]

*be like them

[@sekairo2148]

we should stop saying we need more people like them and start saying we need to be like them

[@walidtlm2788]

@@sunshinehope6657 facts ،💯

[@haiitosa2254]

Instead of saying that be like them

[@YooAPbruh]

@@sekairo2148 better, start doing like them

[@justmefolks1863]

This couple are the type of people we need in this world. I hope they are blessed many times over.

[@mohanrajc_o_o]

Why it shouldn't be you? :)

[@donnawoodford6641]

Is the type of caring people whose worrhy work will outlive them. Yes, may each be blessed for their efforts and dedication after seeing a need and doing something. Taking action in a retired stage of life is admirable. Planting trees gives hope and oxygen to our planet. Earth needs support in sustaining human and animal life.

[@wickie-search]

You mean we should become like them! 🤗

[@SenpaiBo]

You mean we should become like then right?

[@SenpaiBo]

@@mohanrajc_o_o that's what I've been thinking lol.

[@keistan2024]

Wow this retired Chinese couple is amazing. Instead of living a nice retired life, they work extremely hard each day for the future generation by fetching water and planting hundreds trees in a day. I have no words.

[@woodlandnetwork8575]

ogey

[@holboroman]

You call posing for a video for a few minutes working extremely hard every day? You are a gullible fool! Haha!

[@ninetynine8894]

@@holboroman bruh ok

[@Wanker527]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@m.lkywave]

@@holboroman did you even watch the video or even read the title? they've been doing it for almost 20 years. that's extremely hard work.

[@scribeofrebirth1431]

Where is the Go Fund Me for this couple? A lot of us might not be able to do this ourselves but we can still support them in their effort to clean up the world!

[@lrrr9734]

@Simi Sami Pssst. It's a bot. It can't understand you

[@scoville24]

Takes money to make money

[@lilwalis6742]

We have similar “go fund me” in China. Actually it is realized by AntForest on Zhifubao, on which everyone can fund projects like this thru eshopping (you are contributing several cents to different projects every time you shop online).

[@MrTroyi07]

The sad part is, even after watching it, we will not change how we live and just forget about it in 20 minutes. We may be proud of them, we will not move out of our comfort anyway.

[@animeluver22113]

get ecosia its a web browser and every 45 searches you do a tree will be planted 😊

[@webguy943]

Forget about what?

[@In-Chisinau]

@@Melingue unde? In Constantsa?

[@LonneLpp]

This is true, but if the inspiration is real, one may start their own act of goodness where they live.

[@neisan6149]

Sandstorms: hold my beer

[@Bax365]

These are the stories that matter most.

[@jak.cr1ym]

agree

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

@@IceRockCooling , you can't judge the people based on their oppressive Government. The people never assumed their Government would turn into what it has.

[@hotelpan]

@@johnbrzenksforearm8295 Sorry, the ppl support our govt. The CCP support rate is like democratic + republican together.

[@diemannschaftweltmeister8197]

@@IceRockCooling Which country? Dreamland? Mars? Give me just ONE name. Can you?

[@peterfty5066]

你们这些外国人能不能别把仁义道德挂在嘴边，世界上种树做多的就是我们国家，你们西方人干了什么，你们简直就是人类的灾难

[@Leeohlin89]

People say: “we need more people like them.” I say: “let’s be that ourselves.” 🙏🏼💙

[@anita44656]

You couldn't be more right

[@lepidlover0557]

@NEPALI M8N you don't need to live in a dessert to create a little oasis

[@lowkeybear10]

ILTD5580 you do?

[@EVLfreak666]

You first

[@Leeohlin89]

@@EVLfreak666 you second

[@SuiLover]

If you want to know if what they did was worth it, 266 hectares = 497 American football fields so that's astounding & worthy from their 20 years of dedication. 👏🏼 Edit: This is the first time I'm seeing my comment getting this many likes. 😮

[@ayyl-mao6742]

How many Big Macs tall is that?

[@toh-ellgo3707]

Absolutely. The couple deserve applauds but there are 237 dislikes from 237 idiots. How much more ridiculous can this world get?

[@bonktonk74]

@@toh-ellgo3707 There will always be people who disagree

[@2wwwilly]

@@bonktonk74 Agree they eat different food got different parents n inheritance so dna ingrained

[@azzzanadra]

@@bonktonk74 I think many dislikes comes from bots

[@strawberrydragon1]

Respect. They could spend the rest of their years relaxing, but they decided to toil away to help everyone else by their own free will.

[@holboroman]

Did you see them do it with your own eyes or are you going to join all the sheeple who believe this video is not fake! Star to think for yourself, sir/ma’am!

[@aksa9993]

relaxing isnt as great as it is considered to be.... especially when there is a possibility of there being no end to it.. then it turns into depression!!

[@aksa9993]

@@holboroman why do u think so? .............is it bcuz it could be chinese propaganda to better its image in front of the world after spreading corona?

[@lgmmy5612]

@@holboroman You can think the way you think no matter what. It is your choice. Insecure egotistical imbeciles like you around the world is the reason why I hate idealism. According to what you have said, you shouldn't be on the internet, because all the information you could find there basically can't proof by yourself in person. Videos, photos, messages, etc. could be fabricated by any means for purpose. How do you proof if it is the real deal or a staged one? Think for yourself.

[@dollartreeshark6786]

Well, this is relaxing and therapeutic for them. Not watching game of thrones.

[@galinaalaeva4350]

Inner Mongolia, many respects to this couple. It reminds me my dad’s hard working style of life planting vegetables for us to eat in the semi - desеrt poor soil in Kalmykia, Russia before he passed in 2000.

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

Galina, I'm so sorry for your loss 💔

[@alexandermartinez1318]

Sometimes you wanna just be away from the madness of society and live in harmony with the land. I appreciate their work! Especially at such an age!

[@richyoung4051]

sometimes?? you mean all of the time? who wants to ever be around toxicity and thr depressing ways of society. if i was made of money id buy a prime beautiful piece of forest somewhere and live off grid away from everyone anx everything. this world is more terrible than ever now.

[@newname3718]

I guess this is what people meant to surround yourself with positive energy. The couple just do what they feel right, and now 20 years have passed they have come a long way and did wonders.

[@homebodytiger]

Honestly, it really moves me to see that one couple has done so much for the earth within their limited capabilities. I feel embarrassed by the fact that I'm not doing more to help the climate as well, no matter how little I can do.

[@zebraimage]

Use less plastic, use more public transportation, that's what we all can do the least.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@zebraimage public transportation in the USA is not safe for Asians right now.

[@starlitexo]

@@_Wai_Wai_ it’s not safe in general especially in nyc. I hope everyone stays safe, sometimes you leave your house not knowing if it’s your last day

[@prestonransome5362]

"The climate" does not need your help.

[@nmehr03d31]

Just plant 1 or 3 trees every month and take care of it. That'd be enough if every human did the same thing.

[@Kenan-Z]

As an inhabitant of the Planet Earth, thank you two so much. You are exemplary people. Greetings from Türkiye.

[@user-00dog]

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[@nigangte6984]

This couple deserve 10000 more times the worldwide attention than an entitled brat screeching HowDareYou

[@batmanlikespizza2541]

And that’s why we’re here.

[@chrishayes5755]

this couple is no james charles - ill tell you that!

[@jemmaj2919]

yeah worthless celebrities get recognitions for nothing, and these two have committed their lives to their country

[@onionknight3700]

HoW dArE yOu

[@DinoMan_6]

HOW DARE YOU!

[@DarronGA]

Most of our life's legacy and achievements in life will be invisible to the world when we die. But these couple's legacy will live on even if the world forgets who they are or what they did

[@mikelantern148]

True.

[@x_xbabo8537]

I guess gonna do something like this thrn

[@holboroman]

Sorry, the legacy of fake videos always dies early!

[@aramroshani6197]

Unbelievable heroic acts they didn't implant for receiving this or that honorofic title or be considered as celebrity but they change the world in their age by hard work and auto-confidence to make better this world for the next generation, Thanks 10000 times

[@corinneduwe6476]

Someone please carry on this mission. Don’t let it die with them.

[@stikiiki6564]

Why don't you?

[@MrGod47]

China has already conducted state-sponsored anti-desertification and reforestation project(三北防護林計畫), AKA "Great Green Wall", for over four decades. The whole project will be continued to 2050.

[@NecrOS177]

Why someone, why not you? I am planning to do the same in retirement somewhere is Central America maybe Arizona.

[@corinneduwe6476]

@@NecrOS177 I’m unfortunately not able to physically. I’m also caring for a disabled adult child and financially devastated. If I could I would, believe me. I’m glad there are people who can though. 💜

[@minilamma4879]

People should be paid millions for this kind of things. There are only so few things that are keeping the earth alive now, in the next 2 centuries at the rate that we are going, our resources won’t last that long

[@henryepstein5780]

China should be proud of such visionary environmental stewards...they are truly caring people. We are blessed to see and hear of them and their selfless work for the environment.

[@luckyyyfff]

Is Mongolia even part of China? 🤔

[@Wanker527]

The environment? You mean their yard? 🙄

[@huarongliu8938]

@Luna Lala without government's support ，they can't do it alone，even they want to，they don't have that kind of money，there are many other people like this couple in China China planted 1 billion trees in the last fews decades，plant 6.66million hectares and 100 million tress every single year

[@captaincactus9528]

@@luckyyyfff read the description

[@captaincactus9528]

@@Wanker527 if you consider the Chinas 3rd largest desert to be their backyard then yes

[@DaveBuildsThings]

"Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." - Greek Proverb The saying that the greatness of a society is achieved when old men plant trees whose shade they may not make use of… is indicative of the unselfish character of the society. A society becomes great when the people become responsible and unselfish.

[@user-00dog]

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[@anewchapter8142]

Imagine what the planet would be like with people for like these two. Bless them.

[@pro_user1358]

@@Melingue why

[@In-Chisinau]

@@Melingue not

[@jerrygil1965]

@@Melingue You stand for capitalism I see

[@In-Chisinau]

@Mr Brightside No quad needed, if everyone helps within his reach

[@sixpackmusthave8532]

I mean instead of thinking someone like them, you can be like them :) start from yourself

[@yaoreivashiwo5432]

The whole world must learn a great lesson from these 2(two) Sweet grandpa and grandma.

[@thatonekid4717]

Yes , they dont even get paid but they still will to work , what a wonderful sweet grandpa and grandma

[@afunguynamedkawhi7959]

There are literally thousands of people like them in China dedicate their lives to fight the deserts and millions of others planting trees either for a living or volunteering at a short term base.

[@cruyffssoul2397]

@@IceRockCooling You misspelled the USA

[@cruyffssoul2397]

@@IceRockCooling What are they doing there exactly? This is Russian territory after all. Do you mean Chinese businesses?

[@cruyffssoul2397]

@@IceRockCooling It’s the fault of the Russian capitalists who permitted the Chinese businessmen into encroaching upon their territory. The Chinese are not perfect of course. China is generally a great country though. From a Russian prespective, they allow it to be able to compete with the West who always threatens the country.

[@abominablesnowman876]

There are always that one wonderful men (in this case couple) that people call crazy doing all the hardwork without expecting anything. respect.

[@Veteransolo]

This world is full of evil people. Then there are people Like these two who bring the light and hope for humanity.

[@Paraclef]

Satan is the sun... and this video is about, how to fix the sun destroying the sun.

[@saims.2402]

This magnifies the difference in the intentions of large charity groups, and a few determined people who actually want to bring about change.

[@keirancrawley9905]

Well said

[@maryamal-haddad4904]

Can't believe I just found you here.

[@redsol3629]

Well said mate.

[@diemannschaftweltmeister8197]

Well, the charity groups can make so much money but do so little exactly because most of the ordinary people simply believe that participating in some street walk demonstration would actually make a difference at all.

[@weareallbornmad410]

@@diemannschaftweltmeister8197 Sure, but if we want change big enough to hold off planetary disaster that's looming over us, we NEED political action. And we can only get political action through putting pressure on politicians

[@hotelierid9029]

The will and effort, this couple deserves an award from country.

[@chenrylee]

Definitely! They deserve and got a number of awards and titles. More important, more and more people are inspired and joined the team.

[@IpownedYA]

I dont think China will give them any, china is asshoeee

[@ladyofhalos]

@@IpownedYA just say you’re sinophobic and go. They were featured by state media. Tububatu's family in 2015 was honored as one of the National Most Beautiful Families by the ACWF. The next year, his family was designated a National Civilized Family (an honorary title).

[@caturutomo443]

we have someone like this in Indonesia. it was 25 years effort to convert completely dry n solid land n into Savanna. for many years, He worked alone n the other villagers called him crazy at the first, but now it turns green n now people start to salute him

[@holboroman]

Where in Indonesia? You speak like a Chinese!

[@benahinkur7132]

I’m glad he never gave up despite the scrutiny of others. People like these two and the man you describe truly see far into the future and I’m glad they are/were alive.

[@sillycheese301]

@@holboroman ??

[@yolo8283]

@@holboroman bro get tf outta here get a life you're literally replying to every comment

[@pavithranloganathan2007]

@@yolo8283 he is brainless

[@fuyunotoritran6649]

If Mr.Beast started the movement of planting millions of trees, maybe he can help these two heroes with this situation for everyone else in this world

[@vanitymaze2588]

Thats not how it works.

[@ultraman4704]

@Your Lover 😐😐😐👎

[@ultraman4704]

@Your Lover where do you think he's getting the money to help other from? The sky?

[@haywoodjablowme7314]

@Your Lover bruh he uses his own money for most of the charity work he does, and he used all of the donations plant those trees, he doesn’t keep that profit for himself. Maybe think before you speak next time

[@ultraman4704]

@Your Lover are you any different?

[@batty_babette]

And to think this is all AFTER they turned 50. Amazing what people can do. What a wonderful passion project for this couple!

[@marjanhadjihassan1341]

He is a hero and no one noticed how heroic his work is, he spent his 20 yrs of life for it, the world will be blessed if we could've many people like him

[@kirazih]

* they're heroes

[@lvi8957]

*Subhan 🤲🏻💖 Allah*

[@Silver_meteor0418]

Instead of hoping for people like this to appear, become this kind of person. Same goes for me and everybody else.

[@_username]

@@Silver_meteor0418 Some (like 99% of the people watching this) doesn't get the chance

[@FlowerTower]

There’s a woman by his side in the entire video. Muslim men are soooo sexist.

[@Rizzless69]

Them: *Makes a desert a Oasis for 20 years* Me, after studying for 2 minutes: I've learned enough, it is time to play

[@nikosgee4991]

Hahaha you need to concentrate more on schoolworks bro

[@pepsiman4418]

@@nikosgee4991 but it's hard :(

[@itzsaturnmc9927]

It's probably us

[@Axxxel_in_Harlem]

@@nikosgee4991 School is fudging useless.

[@nikosgee4991]

@@Axxxel_in_Harlem School is only useless when you are giving it up halfway

[@jamieb4031]

It would be nice if people came to support them in their admirable work. They are an outstanding couple.

[@stonechen2480]

He is not alone, there are many others doing such work in China. Another one is 王天昌, 78, also planting trees in deserts for over 20 years.

[@nasasimp588]

This is incredibly selfless work. They may not get to see the effect they’ve made on the planet 20 years from now but they’re working so hard anyway.

[@jerryalexander25]

Hello beautiful nice to meet you here i want to be your friend hope you are not angry about it 🌹🌹

[@Kazza_8240]

@Mr Brightside blah blahfuckin blah

[@Devan2lynn]

*Retired Chinese couple plants trees in desert* Desert: “anyway here’s wonderwall”

[@user-00dog]

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[@kaamranmohammad1584]

That's the most beautiful team I've ever seen.. How old, how wise, how frail... Yet, so much on track!

[@Dresseduptogo]

The elderly are treasures! Most people don't get the wealth we have in our elderly everywhere! A lot of times they are just thrown away. They don't realize how much they really do offer our world. We should treat them like they deserve to be treated. My 88 year old Dad is our Family Treasure!

[@lvi8957]

*🤲🏻💖 ALLAHUMABARIK 🤲🏻💖*

[@canismajoris6222]

Respect to these people. They live for a useful purpose. Contribution to humankind. Their effort not in vain. Aspirations for future Generations.

[@googlemail4241]

If an elderly couple of modest means can do this supposedly trillion dollar governments and businesses have absolutely zero excuse and it's plain for the world to see

[@trueblueimpersonations8949]

This isn’t just a story about the trees, this is a real love story. 💕

[@albinakisku1071]

The two are happiest person in the world. We human being often forget or ignore to water our own plants in our house. Great Thank to the Senior.

[@unamistone1906]

nobel peace prize need to be awarded.

[@hhin]

Peace prize? I think you're slightly confused lol

[@PutsOnLoafers]

Wrong award category 😃

[@Чулпан-ч8й]

no peace prize for Communist

[@weizhang2834]

Nobel peace prize have been controlled by the us

[@charlottexue8023]

@@Чулпан-ч8й your pfp is Joseph Stalin?

[@jaramillolugo5921]

Imagine a commited senior couple like that facing the Dust Bowl storms in the USA 1930's Great Depression to save their land. Feels like some people deserve their existence on this Planet and simply earn it. Btw there must be some kind of Dr. Seuss Lorax Award to reward that kind of effort!

[@ComeForPeace]

Salute to those people who really do things for our environment. Rather than those who only know how to talk!

[@ivishnukn]

Totally.

[@mudswapper2408]

Greta moment

[@jessirrr]

Yeah

[@GeorgeMartinus]

Or just tweeting like that so-called activst girl from Sweden

[@skyloh258]

@@GeorgeMartinus Brat-a-Thunberg

[@merikhel4314]

i planted 700 trees myself..n by grace of al mighty ALLAH..all tht trees are alive n growing well..a huge respect from PAKISTAN..

[@reneecheung6818]

Wow. Respect.

[@wongcy713]

Everyone should undertake a mission such this in his lifetime as payment for what he taken from mother Earth we will leave behind a greener world.

[@arunrenny5624]

Super

[@saskiadavies111]

I would love to see images of the work you've done and hear more of your story.

[@letmeinyourhouse965]

Keep it going brother

[@kelocoche]

I just wish that the first thing I read wasn't a man name and "wife" attached to it. She deserves to be called by her name too, she worked as hard for the recognition as him.

[@alwaysastray]

#stopasianhate - this is a Chinese broadcast by Chinese people. Your white imperialist values are meaningless and demeaning to them. They don't care about your western values and morals. Maybe you should stop trying to force them onto other people and cultures.

[@kelocoche]

@@alwaysastray this has nothing to do with white imperialism values and more to do with stop treating women as man attachments

[@small6859]

I don’t mind spending some of my ending time with a love one like that.

[@rusydilfaiz3650]

If only this Chanel link a donation button for this respectable old couple, it would be great!

[@jahankamath6187]

This is what the world needs... HEALING ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Venn_27]

Imagine how they endure back pains, arthritis and other normal pains old people are suffering form after the day they do such heartwarming work and yes, they aren't being paid for doing such magnificent job, I literally cried while watching this. They're such an incredible people, I'll be praying for them💗

[@NMBUS24]

When they give mother earth the love and care it needs badly at their age. That is a stunningly amazing selflessness.

[@mochamadfarid5721]

That couple is definition of human. Gave benefits to this earth. Salut👍👍

[@bkrharold]

This couple have created a lasting legacy, and an example for all people of every nation.

[@JJ-ps9xe]

And these ladies and gentlemen, is how love works, and how a couple stay together!

[@alexg5513]

Wow wee, if heaven does exist then these two have a very special place waiting for them. What a challenge they undertook and the sheer dedication 💜💜💜

[@ohisee6565]

This is one of the coolest stories. What a beautiful garden.

[@hotlemonade6643]

*A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in* ~Greek Proverb

[@Roboboy-v6]

We don't need more people like them. We need to be more LIKE them. Every last one of us

[@s.muller8688]

the only relevant comment in this whole comment section.

[@emaany1839]

Well you're not doing it and you're making people do it

[@s.muller8688]

@@emaany1839 Doing what?

[@emaany1839]

@@s.muller8688 he said every last one of us and he's probably not doing it

[@s.muller8688]

@@emaany1839 yeah, doing what?

[@johnlee4723]

This is what two people with a great heart can do. Imagine if the whole world go together

[@Kazza_8240]

@Mr Brightside it was a motorbike, stop exaggerating, there's always one 🙄 Edit - I'm sure by what they've done they've pretty much cancelled out their carbon footprint, what have you done lately for the environment?

[@Kazza_8240]

@Mr Brightside you really expect me to believe that? I'll be honest, I haven't done a great deal for the environment, but I don't pick on those that do.

[@shaggydawg5419]

@Mr Brightside I know I'm not a big bullshitter like you.

[@Sp4wn_]

@Mr Brightside 🧢

[@lepidlover0557]

@Mr Brightside you can create an oasis in your backyard with a little studying for what plants and animals are native to your region and then create the habitat. You dont need to live in a dessert to create a place where life flourishes. Lol

[@KCECC-ActiveHealthyAgeing]

I’m so touched by their dedication and exemplary generosity to mankind. Making a difference to the climate

[@NJ-xp4eb]

@Mr Brightside you got s point but then again trees bought in garden centres and the likes are also transported by ship, plane and so on plus they probably need water to drink themselves as well so it is not a double trip. Maybe they can find a real solution to the water problem and from what I gather the tree does not need constant watering but just some to compact the sand.

[@NJ-xp4eb]

@Mr Brightside true but not everyone can always choose to live next to where water is. Talking from experience.

[@NJ-xp4eb]

@Mr Brightside how do you know he rides on his motorcycle all day long that is just your assumption.

[@nakshatrat2501]

If two people can make this much change imagine wat an entire country can do. Hats off to these 2 pure souls.

[@Bryane430]

The government should help them on planting more trees, especially that they're getting older now. Huge respect for their work to help decrease the effects of climate change.

[@wangdaren-ts8hl]

The Chinese government is doing it all the time.

[@stevenhe198911]

dude, no need to spread domestic mentality in here…

[@bimboyaquino7091]

Meanwhile Gov't losing billions of dollars just doing photograph of Mars and SpaceX keep exploding rockets.

[@trihermawan9553]

Well, Chinese government did plant trees, its just, the desert is so huge, if you want to know how huge the desert is, its almost as big as western Europe

[@samsunguser3148]

@@bimboyaquino7091 go make a rocket and fly it to the moon first try

[@Michaellai779]

This couple should be awarded with Nobel prizes! Who can plant so many trees and never give up? I can say None. No single human can do that.

[@freeskier64]

Nobel prizes are politically oriented, I would take the cash and give them back the medal. This couple deserves something better.

[@AmelieZh]

There are better awards than politicized Nobel prize award

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

They wont, they are chinese, nobel prize only for someone within or supporting western hegemony.

[@JH-zs3bs]

Check Sebastiao Salgado. the guy replanted an entire rainforest with his wife. For me the biggest hero of our age.

[@navivalo3645]

Jadav Molai Payeng spent 40 years planting trees alone in India's desert

[@yetitis3735]

Really inspiring people who have clearly mastered the true meaning to life, to love and live while making the world a better place. Somebody rich please give them a gift. 👏👏

[@goblin9190]

They're the loveliest couple I've ever seen..them holding their hands together is just so cute 😳hope they're doing fine during this pendemic

[@looknn]

This couple is a national treasure!🤗

[@Szasz_Peter]

Don’t be a cancer on earth; this is what it truly means to live in harmony with nature.🥺😍

[@czlim1547]

Respect. Dedication at a whole new level 💯

[@alvinleong269]

While the world adores celebrities and billionaires, people like them get ignored

[@smilygriffin1144]

Not anymore

[@bishal645]

Grandpa, you are a hero !!! ❤️ My grandpa is of same age as you and he loves tree planting and gardening !!! Today I am gonna show this video to him !!! Love from India Grandpa and Grandma !!! ☺️

[@islacaney9479]

I hope these national heroes receive great honor 🌱🌾🌟

[@MiJi_29]

Crazy Indonesian Old Man: turns dried hills into jungle, everyone called him a hero after changes. Chinese Old Couple: turns Desert into Oasis. They called them heroes after changes. You can be a hero if you believe that can be happening

[@juyue3716]

CNN or BBC be like: Chinese Elder Couple Forced to Plant Trees in The Middle of Desert

[@mateoscarycat17]

Heroes of the century award goes to this couple

[@viksplosion7105]

Don’t mind me, I’m just here so this argument shows up in my notifications.

[@nevertrustjinns8375]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RayMak]

So amazing!

[@davidcruz-fb1fp]

Yeah you're amazing too ! because you're evryhwere 🤣🤣🤣

[@LeeQour]

@@davidcruz-fb1fp yea 😂

[@jassen1924]

amogus

[@drboom3871]

🖕

[@Eybicidi3]

As expected a meaningless comment from you

[@In_Can]

4 years, 266hecters, 2 dedicated minds. Solution for our earths greatest problem is this simple, still!!

[@twfrogabuser4971]

seriously, the government should give them more support not just put them on TV

[@michaelli3944]

dedication is the key to success and this couple is the perfect example of dedication

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

Why can't the larger companies and the world see that the example of these two pensioners are creating and put it to a wider scale...... Oh no correct that's why because it might cost that company better money I take my hat off to both these two

[@khoapham2764]

To Tububatu and Your Wife: Thank you got helping restore this beautiful earth. While big companies tearing down the trees, forests, lakes, and rivers. There many people in this world trying to save them. Even though we don’t see their capes, they are truly heroes! What a great video and restore faith in humanity. They need to be world renown Heroes and deserves the recognition! Love it!!

[@iamb34]

This is so heartwarming and sad at the same time. What if cities in the desert could have a ring of sacsou trees and other types of trees and houses inside?

[@h.s.6269]

@Ferdinand Relampagos ^^^This!! Even in urban settings we need to take care of our pollinators and lives of bugs, so much of the ecosystem are built on them being abundant as prey. This year I'm adding Milkweed flowers to my garden to care for monarch butterflies when they pass through. My family also has hummingbird feeders as well as marigolds and other flowers for our bumble bees and other pollinators. Main issue ecosystem wise in our area is no predators for the squirrels to keep populations in check 😤 You don't have to do grand things that you can't afford, just add support to ecosystem where you can even in little ways!

[@iamb34]

@@h.s.6269 that's like planting a mini ecosystem in your garden and its amazing! we should all do this

[@acek2016]

@Ferdinand Relampagos I thought you said religion haha I was so confused

[@HAYAOLEONE]

Cities ARE the problem. Eternal wisdom...

[@iamb34]

@@HAYAOLEONE actually there's a video about that. Really interesting. Forgot the title but that was basically the topic

[@bosun9164]

this is what we need and this is what we should be inspired and admire for. not some rich kid who skip the class and fly around the world while and claim she cares.

[@Nomad_Wanderer]

This is mind blowing not because of what they did but because at what age they did this, moreover their pursuit for happiness in in being together these are really lovely couple we need to learn from their company how to work as a group

[@kamtarbol]

"If you're planting a tree and you hear that tomorrow is the end of the world, then you should still finish planting it." Guess who said that

[@lianda4825]

Our last Prophet

[@dr.fathimathzahraashraf4490]

Muhammad (saw)

[@nevertrustjinns8375]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@s.muller8688]

a human being.

[@Scramify]

They’ve planted trees, plants, ect, across 28,618,920ft (657 acres)

[@desiebawden61]

Amazing couple . Adding so much value to the world 🌎🌸 Heart warming.

[@umabitr8157]

Every desert 🌵be like a always tourism. Place. Each one must afford it to be like. Thanks 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 all of you.

[@mourningcitizen]

I remember watching a video about this backin the early 2018, they started doing this because their son who passed away was extremely passionate about doing this but could not fullfil his dream so the old couple started doing so instead to keep his memory alive.

[@arpanaminj10]

Salute this couple...There is a lot of respect for this couple from the heart.

[@gulpboys3970]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6qYqGihs5omMk ..

[@nutmas7185]

Can’t wait to hear “TODAY IS GONNA BE THE DAY THAT THEY’RE GONNA THROW IT BACK TO YOU” when i land in Mongolia in the future

[@thefisherking78]

I see what you did there

[@tachyon3.14]

Funny how KZbin recommends me this video right after I watched a performance of a song called 沙溺 It’s chorus went: try to find the oasis

[@kiel183]

Well you found it kinda

[@kadehyde3817]

Such pure souls its heart warming really...wow