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 …
Whacking global rice crisis awaits this year
The quantity of rice produced and consumed each year is astounding as over 165 million hectares worldwide 11 folds the size of Nepal are dedicated …
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 …
Poverty in Nepal and Multidimensionality
According to the Economic Survey 2022/23, 15.1% of Nepals population is under the poverty line which means these populations live below $1.90 purchasing power parity/day. …
Peace of Westphalia and emergence of international relations
During our recent podcaston International Relations with Mr. Gaurab Shumsher Thapa, he mentioned the term Peace of Westphalia while explaining the history and origin of …
Nepal’s air quality shows little signs of improving
Nepal ranks one of the most polluted countries (16th) in 2022 based on an air quality assessment by IQAir a Swiss air quality tech company. …
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 …
Half of the country’s households still rely on firewood for cooking
The increased use of sustainable household appliances and electric cars indicates a global shift toward the use of renewable energy sources. In contrast to this, …
37 electric buses that Sajha Yatayat a cooperative-based public transportation service provider had purchased are yet to begin operation. Only three electric buses that were …
NTB mandates licensed trekking guide to all foreign trekkers
The Nepal government has prohibited foreign travelers (solo or in groups) from trekking expeditions without accompanying a licensed trekking guide. A government-licensed guide is now …
