Summary
- Punjab has announced the expansion of its innovative “Liquid Tree” initiative as part of efforts to combat rising urban air pollution and smog through scientific and technology-based solutions.
- She said the project is designed to help reduce carbon dioxide levels and improve air quality in densely populated urban areas.
- She added that expanding green infrastructure through artificial tree systems could play an important role in improving air quality and supporting public health in urban centers.
Punjab has announced the expansion of its innovative “Liquid Tree” initiative as part of efforts to combat rising urban air pollution and smog through scientific and technology-based solutions.
According to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan’s first EPA-certified liquid tree will be relocated from Faisalabad to Lahore under the expansion plan. She said the project is designed to help reduce carbon dioxide levels and improve air quality in densely populated urban areas.
Officials said more than 100 species of microalgae have been collected from different regions of Pakistan, ranging from Karachi to Khyber, for use in the project. These microalgae will be used to develop artificial “liquid trees” that absorb carbon emissions.
In the initial phase, the installations will be placed in major shopping malls as well as indoor and outdoor public spaces. The aim is to introduce environmentally friendly systems in areas with high human activity and pollution exposure.
The chief minister described the initiative as a “scientific and effective solution” to address worsening environmental conditions. She said such projects represent a shift toward modern, technology-driven environmental management in Punjab.
She added that expanding green infrastructure through artificial tree systems could play an important role in improving air quality and supporting public health in urban centers.
Officials noted that the initiative is part of a broader environmental strategy aimed at reducing pollution levels across the province through innovative measures.
They highlighted that Punjab has recently recorded improvements in air quality indicators, with reductions in particulate matter levels and visible progress in controlling smog in major cities.
Lahore, in particular, has shown improved Air Quality Index readings compared to previous years, reflecting the impact of ongoing environmental policies.
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