Urban Air Pollution

SMART ALGAL LIQUID TREES (SALT): INNOVATING URBAN AIR PURIFICATION

Smart Algal Liquid Trees (SALT) are mobile, microalgae-based photobioreactors designed to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen in space-constrained cities. Developed by CSIR-CIMFR, they offer a highly efficient, space-saving technological solution to urban air pollution, complementing traditional green infrastructure.

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HEATWAVES AND GROUND-LEVEL OZONE: UNDERSTANDING THE EMERGING AIR POLLUTION CHALLENGE

Intensifying heatwaves actively accelerate the formation of toxic ground-level ozone from precursor emissions, severely impacting public health and agriculture. This secondary pollutant exacerbates respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, demanding integrated climate action, airshed management, and robust health advisories within national policies.

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