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paudelkabita98
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PokharaJul 2026
Smoking Pollutes the Air
"Cigarette smoke contributes to air pollution and exposes both smokers and nearby people to harmful chemicals."
This image highlights the environmental impact of cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoke releases toxic gases and fine particulate matter into the air, reducing air quality and exposin
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Fire Causing Air Pollution
"Thick black smoke from a fire pollutes the air, reducing air quality and posing health risks to nearby communities."
This image shows a large plume of black smoke rising from a fire near a residential area. Dense smoke releases harmful pollutants and fine particles into the atmosphere, which can
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Plastic Waste Dumping
"Improper disposal of plastic waste pollutes the land, harms wildlife, and degrades the natural environment."
This image shows a large amount of plastic and household waste dumped in an open area. Open dumping contaminates the soil, damages natural habitats, and poses risks to wildlife, li
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
City Air Pollution
"Thick haze over the city highlights the urgent need to reduce air pollution and protect public health."
This image shows a city blanketed by heavy haze, reducing visibility and indicating poor air quality. Air pollution from vehicle emissions, industrial activities, construction dust
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KathmanduJul 2026
Littered Open Space
"This open area has accumulated scattered waste and debris, creating an unhygienic environment that needs immediate cleanup and proper waste management"
This open space has become a dumping ground for plastic, household waste, and other litter. The scattered garbage not only makes the area look neglected but also poses risks to pub
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MalangawaJul 2026
Natural Farming Practices
"Natural ingredients replace chemical inputs, helping reduce soil, water, and air pollution while supporting sustainable farming."
This image shows natural ingredients prepared for use in farming as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Using plant-based materials and ot
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PokharaJul 2026
Roadside Garbage Dump
"Piles of garbage left on the roadside create unpleasant surroundings and pose environmental and public health risks."
Garbage bags and loose waste have been dumped along this roadside instead of being properly collected or disposed of. Accumulated waste can produce foul odors, attract stray animal
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Dusty Road Conditions
"Dust from the damaged roadside reduces visibility, affects air quality, and creates an unhealthy environment for commuters."
This road is covered with loose dust due to its damaged and unpaved surface. Passing vehicles continuously stir up dust, reducing visibility and exposing pedestrians, cyclists, and
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Polluted Stream
"Garbage and polluted water in this stream threaten the environment, public health, and local wildlife. Immediate cleanup is needed."
This stream is visibly polluted with stagnant, discolored water and scattered plastic waste along its banks. Improper disposal of garbage into waterways degrades water quality, har
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Dust Pollution on Road
"Heavy dust from this road reduces visibility and exposes commuters to poor air quality and potential health risks."
This road is generating a large amount of dust, making travel uncomfortable and reducing visibility for motorists and pedestrians. Dust pollution can irritate the eyes and respirat
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PokharaJul 2026
Trash in Waterway
"Plastic waste and litter have polluted this stream, threatening water quality, wildlife, and public health"
This waterway has become polluted due to the improper disposal of plastic, food packaging, and other household waste. The accumulated garbage contaminates the water, harms aquatic
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduJul 2026
Storm Over City Streets
"A loaded truck moves through narrow streets beneath tangled power lines as dark clouds gather, capturing the rhythm of everyday urban life."
The city never truly stands still. Even beneath dark, rain-filled clouds, work continues, deliveries are made, and daily life moves forward. This photograph captures a moment that
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ChautaraJun 2026
Mountain Village Morning
"A peaceful Himalayan village wakes up beneath misty hills, with prayer flags dancing in the wind and smoke rising from warm homes."
The day begins quietly in this beautiful mountain settlement. As clouds hang low over the forested hills, smoke rises gently from kitchen fires, signaling the start of another day.
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KathmanduMay 2026
Breathing Between Concrete
"Even in crowded cities, nature still finds small spaces to survive."
I captured this moment during a light rain in an urban space where vines and plants quietly covered the concrete surroundings. The city outside was loud, dusty, and rushed, but ins
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduMay 2026
A Cleaner Road Ahead
"Less smoke. Less noise. More hope for the air we breathe."
I captured this photo of an electric bus carrying a simple but powerful message: “0% Smoke.” In cities where traffic pollution has become part of daily life, seeing public transpor
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduMay 2026
The City of Waste
"We throw garbage away, forgetting there is no “away.”"
I took this photo on a roadside where piles of unmanaged waste had become part of everyday life. People walked past it, vehicles moved beside it, and the smell mixed silently with
paudelkabita98Community Air Protector
KathmanduMay 2026
Smoky & Selling It
"Fresh veggies, fresh smoke Kathmandu street vendors serving produce and pollution, free of charge."
Nobody asked for a smoke machine at the vegetable market. And yet, here we are. Every morning in Kathmandu, our street vendors arrive before sunrise loyal, hardworking, absolutel
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KathmanduMay 2026
Choking Rivers
""This river once gave life. Today, we give it our trash. How did we let it come to this?""
I just walk this bridge every morning. And every morning, I look down. My grandmother said children once swam here. The water ran clear. Fishermen came at dawn. The river was the
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GhorahiMay 2026
Silent Buzz
"Even the bees are struggling to breathe in the air we created."
I captured this photo while observing a beehive in a quiet agricultural field. At first, everything looked normal, bees moving in and out, doing the work that keeps our food system
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