Trees declared key to air purification

Trees declared key to air purification

Environmental experts believe that the most effective remedy for hazardous air pollution and winter smog in Lahore lies in planting trees that act as natural filters for the atmosphere. According to Jaleel Ahmed, Director of Bagh-e-Jinnah, broad-leaved trees such as banyan, jamun, pipal, neem, shisham, amaltas, and arita effectively trap dust particles and absorb carbon emissions, thereby purifying the air and maintaining oxygen balance. "Trees …