atmosphere
May 1 2009, Shaweta Chauhan

Pursuing its endeavor to reduce air pollution in Lima (Peru), Tierra Nuestra SAC has installed its first air purifier, called the Super Tree, in the district of Surquillo. Similar purifiers are to be installed shortly in other contaminated parts of...

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