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India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again

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Nandalal | Tabea Mergenthaler
May 15, 2026

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in giant water tanks — that outperform trees in cleaning city air. Plus, you can eat what comes out of them.

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