Hovering jellyfish purify the air

A Chinese project is to relieve the severe smog problems in the region of Chongqing by means of a fleet of air-purifying “jellyfish”, which hover above the city.

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An internal helium balloon keeps the “jellyfish” hovering 2-300 m above the ground, where they are most efficient at absorbing the air pollution.

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Inside the “jellyfish”, microorganisms help convert the captured smog particles into fertiliser and pure water.

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Via hoses, fertiliser and water are sent down to small farms in the city or on the roofs of skyscrapers.

HAO TIAN, HUANG HAIYANG, SHI JIANWEI According to the team behind the project, one station can purify 2,800+ l of water a year. D ACCOUNTE INDUSTRY IN 2015, CHINA'S FOR 40 % OF TOTAL ECONOMY.