LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):The Punjab government on Sunday decided to expand the ‘Liquid Tree’ project as part of its efforts to promote an eco-friendly province through modern scientific solutions. According to the Punjab Chief Minister,Maryam Nawaz Sharif,Pakistan’s first EPA-certified liquid tree will be shifted from Faisalabad to Lahore under the expansion plan. She said more than 100 types of micro-algae have been collected from regions spanning Karachi to Khyber for …
Punjab expands ‘Liquid Tree’ project to tackle urban pollution
LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):The Punjab government on Sunday decided to expand the ‘Liquid Tree’ project as part of its efforts to promote an eco-friendly province through modern scientific solutions.
According to the Punjab Chief Minister,Maryam Nawaz Sharif,Pakistan’s first EPA-certified liquid tree will be shifted from Faisalabad to Lahore under the expansion plan.
She said more than 100 types of micro-algae have been collected from regions spanning Karachi to Khyber for the project.
In the initial phase, liquid trees will be installed in major shopping malls as well as indoor and outdoor public spaces to help reduce urban air pollution.
The CM Maryam Nawaz said the initiative represents a “scientific and effective solution” to combat rising levels of carbon dioxide and smog in urban centers, adding that it could play a significant role in improving environmental conditions.
She described the project as a key step towards environmental improvement, noting that artificial tree installations in commercial and public spaces would contribute to cleaner air.
Officials said the initiative reflects Punjab’s broader strategy of adopting technology-driven approaches to address environmental challenges
