Insufficient rainfall and concretisation push Birgunj into alarming water crisis
In the Terai plains, fresh and clean water pumped out of tube wells or hand pumps is used for daily needs from drinking to household …
Landslides — a recurring and deadly monsoon disaster
A few days ago, thousands of passengers were stranded on the Mugling Highway the busiest and major route linking Kathmandu and Pokhara with southern plains …
Youths file lawsuit against the state of Montana in U.S. over climate change
Sixteen youths aged between 5 and 22have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana in the United States, alleging that wildfire smoke, and severe …
Measles outbreak — a cause for concern
A measles outbreak was confirmed in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City (SMC) earlier in January. Thereafter, two districts in Koshi (58), one in Madhes (103), three in …
Nepal’s two major breweries go solar
Nepals two major breweries Raj Brewery and Yak Brewing have installed rooftop solar systems at their respective factories which is expected to reduce their carbon …
The Earth system is rapidly moving away from its stability
Our earth has exceeded seven of eight globally quantified planetary health and justice indicators, says a recently published study by the Earth Commission, an international …
Increasing forest fires — a serious problem for Nepal
डढेलो लाग्यो त्यो पारी डाँडा साँझतिर, लौ है फेरि, मनमा मेरो लाग्यो पीर It's the time of the year when Nepals forests have started experiencing …
The Chitwan Chronicle: The Rapti Valley Development Project and Tharus
The story of Chitwan is one of complex social, political, and environmental change, shaped by global forces and local actors. The transformation of the region …
Liquid tree: a sublime solution to pollution
Cities are responsible for more than 70% of the globes carbon dioxideemissions, which are primarily caused by industrial and mechanised transportation networks that consume enormous …
Nepal offers $46 billion climate investment opportunities
A study by International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2017 estimated that Nepal offers climate investment opportunities worth $46.1 billion between 2018 and 2030 in key …
Recognized for its biodiversity hotspot, and with 752 one-horned rhinos and 335 wild tigers, Nepal has established a global identity through wildlife conservation. But while …
Has the Supreme Court finally put an end to the three-decade long Nijgadh saga?
The Supreme Courts five-judge panel - an extended full bench - issued a landmark decision on May 26, 2022, directing the Government of Nepal to …
