Serbia seeks to beat air pollution with ‘liquid trees’

Serbia seeks to beat air pollution with 'liquid trees' – DW – 06/25/2024  DW (English)

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Serbia seeks to beat air pollution with ‘liquid trees’

Serbia seeks to beat air pollution with 'liquid trees'

Serbian Scientists Develop “Liquid Trees” to Purify Air in Cities

Date: June 25, 2024

Serbian scientists have introduced a groundbreaking solution to combat air pollution in cities. They have developed a technology called “liquid trees,” which involves tanks filled with microalgae that can effectively bind carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

Link to the article: https://p.dw.com/p/4hK42


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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDG 13: Climate Action

    • Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
    • Indicator: The article mentions that Serbian scientists are using microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, which can be seen as an effort to mitigate climate change and integrate climate change measures into urban environments.

  2. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

    • Target 11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including air quality
    • Indicator: The article highlights that the “liquid trees” created by Serbian scientists aim to purify the air in cities, indicating efforts to improve air quality and reduce the adverse environmental impact of urban areas.

  3. SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

    • Target 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
    • Indicator: Although not explicitly mentioned in the article, the use of microalgae to produce oxygen through photosynthesis can be seen as a form of renewable energy generation.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 13: Climate Action Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning The use of microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce oxygen can be seen as an effort to mitigate climate change and integrate climate change measures into urban environments.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Target 11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including air quality The “liquid trees” created by Serbian scientists aim to purify the air in cities, indicating efforts to improve air quality and reduce the adverse environmental impact of urban areas.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Target 7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix The use of microalgae to produce oxygen through photosynthesis can be seen as a form of renewable energy generation.

Source: dw.com