Story 01 / Dhulikhel
Every Brick Breathes Smoke
"The kiln makes bricks, but the smoke becomes everyone's burden."
Brick kilns supply the materials used to build homes, roads, and infrastructure. Yet alongside this production comes a less visible cost. The dark plume rising from the kiln carries particulate matter and pollutants into the atmosphere, affecting air quality in the surrounding area. While the chimney marks the source, the smoke does not remain confined to one location. It disperses across nearby fields, settlements, and ecosystems, becoming part of the environment that people and nature depend on. This image captures the contrast between development and environmental responsibility, highlighting how industrial activity can leave a lasting footprint on the air we share.
