Supreme Court says planting of trees only sustainable way to save National Capital’s air

The Supreme Court of India on Friday stressed that increasing Delhi’s green cover is the only sustainable long-term solution to address the national capital’s worsening air pollution, while agreeing to hear an urgent petition seeking steps to boost greenery across city. The Court made this remark while issuing an order on the formation of an expert committee to supervise the afforestation program compensating for tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant noted, “When we are fighting for better air quality index (AQI), this is one of the most well thought out long-drawn solution.”