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Algae-based artificial tree to help check air pollution in Guntur
By Sambasiva Rao M.3 min read at The Hindu
In brief
The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) unveiled the first 'Algae Tree' at Gandhi Park in Guntur, an artificial structure that absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.
The 4.5-metre-tall installation was developed by Mushroom World Umbrella Limited and funded by Lalitha Hospitals under the 'Nava Guntur' initiative. GMC Commissioner K.
Mayur Ashok described the project as a milestone in the city's sustainable development, with plans to monitor its performance before expanding to other congested areas.
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Updated - November 14, 2026 08:35 am IST - GUNTUR
An ‘Algae Tree’ installed at Gandhi Park in Guntur. A single ‘Algae Tree’ matches the carbon absorption capacity of roughly 20 to 25 mature trees. | Photo Credit: T. Vijaya Kumar
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