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"Traditional Ways Of Describing Pollution As Better Ways Of Living"
When we think about the Patan area of Lalitpur, we often think of temples, jatras, culture, and rich traditional values. However, sometimes long-standing traditions can also bring

"Shankhamul: A Beautiful Space Facing Environmental Challenges"
Shankhamul, located along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, is home to the Nepal headquarters of the Art of Living. Over the years, local communities, organizations, and volunteers h

"A Breath of Fresh Air Beyond the Valley"
"Having the opportunity to see green landscapes and breathe fresh air without a trace of pollution is not easy for people living inside the Kathmandu Valley." These were the thoug

"A Green Space Filled With Smoke"
As urbanization increases, the population grows while greenery and open spaces continue to decrease. Parks have become some of the few places where children can play, elderly peopl

"Pollution Doesn't End at the Riverbank But Also Rises Air Pollution"
The Bagmati and Manohara rivers flow through Kathmandu and Lalitpur, yet untreated wastewater and sewage still enter them. While children play sports and families spend time near t

"Thirty Years of Smoke, A Hidden Health Burden"
Suffering from a chronic disease since 2007, she still works every day in front of a chulo to cook food for her family. She is from Kalikot, one of the rural districts of Nepal, w

"Working In Toxic Fumes,Silica Dust and Hazardous Chemical For Living"
This is not just the story of one person in Nepal, it is the story of many laborers working on road construction sites across the country. I witnessed this scene in Narephat, Lali

"Not All Green Water Means a Healthy Lake"
People visit lakes and parks to enjoy fresh air, find peace, exercise, and spend quality time with their families. Children play, elderly people walk, and many of us seek a break f

"When Someone Else's Waste Becomes Your Problem"
This is the story of my friend Manish, who lives in Kathmandu. He often experiences burning eyes and has to breathe hot, smelly air at night because some people in his neighborhood

"When Pollution Becomes Health Emergency"
This is not just the story of one person; it is the story of many Nepalis who suffer from pollution in Kathmandu. Every time the pollution level increases, I have to prepare my al

"100% Safe Air to Breathe Still Exists"
After spending most of my time in Kathmandu, where air pollution is a daily concern, learning about Rara Lake's air quality feels refreshing. Rara is known for its crystal-clear ai

"My Nose vs. Kathmandu's Pollution"
This might sound unconvincing, but it is true that I am very sensitive to air pollution. I easily get a cold, cough, or a runny nose if I travel around Kathmandu without wearing a

"Traditional Bull Trench Kilns To Zigzag Brick Firing Technologies"
Sometimes, positive environmental changes happen quietly. Nepal's transition from traditional Bull Trench brick kilns to zigzag firing technology is helping improve air quality by

"Small Actions With Big Impacts"
I learned about the Environmental Police and their efforts to keep the city clean and healthy. From monitoring air pollution and illegal waste dumping to protecting roadside greene

"Roasting Maize Along With Her Lungs"
An old lady roasting maize on the side of the main road on a sloping roadside caught my attention. She is not just selling maize there; she is earning a living for herself and h

"Getting Slowly Poisoned While Making a Living"
There are more stories on the streets than we know. This time, it is the story of a common man who is earning his bread and roti while getting poisoned on the streets of Lalitpur.

"Breathing Fresh Air in Kathmandu Feels Like a Daily Battle"
I come from western Nepal with clean air and fresh breezes. Living in Kathmandu is very different, I often breathe polluted air and miss my hometown. To escape city chaos, I som

"While making some technologies, workers inhale poisonous fumes"
As a person who works in technical fields, I see these kinds of situations every day. This is one of my colleagues who was doing soldering without wearing a mask or protective gla

"Breathing Black While Cooking Most Iconic Street Food"
The smell of smoke and grilled meat filled the busy streets of Nakhu Dobato as a hardworking woman prepared sekuwa over burning coal. Through the thick smoke, she worked quietly wh

"Let’s talk about air and make life fair"
To breadth and live on life that we dream of we have started talking about the quality of air around us.