Punjab introduces AI-powered Liquid Tree for carbon capture and cleaner air
Key takeaways
- According to the Chief Minister, this is the first technology to receive certification from the Punjab EPA since 1987.
- CM Punjab said more than 100 species of microalgae were collected from across the country, from Karachi to Khyber.
- The system is equipped with an AI-based calculator that provides real-time data on the amount of carbon dioxide being absorbed and the volume of oxygen being released.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to making Punjab an environmentally friendly province, announcing another landmark development with the introduction of Pakistan’s first Environment Protection Agency (EPA)-certified “Liquid Tree”.
According to the Chief Minister, this is the first technology to receive certification from the Punjab EPA since 1987. Designed as an artificial tree, the Liquid Tree will absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and contribute to environmental improvement.
CM Punjab said more than 100 species of microalgae were collected from across the country, from Karachi to Khyber. Over a period of seven months, the carbon sequestration capacity and effectiveness of each species were tested. The most effective algae species was identified in Sukkur, Sindh, and subsequently cultivated with the cooperation of Government College University (GCU) Faisalabad.