Colombian entrepreneur Mariana Pérez has developed Ecol-Air, a technology that captures harmful gases and transforms them into biodegradable materials, addressing severe air pollution in Colombia. Recognized as a top innovator in the Young Inventors Prize 2025, her system mimics the human respiratory system to purify air. After initial skepticism, her technology has been adopted by companies like Sumicol and Incolmotos Yamaha, with plans for global expansion. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)