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इट्टाभट्टा र वायु प्रदूषण
"इट्टाभट्टीको चिम्नीबाट निस्कने धुवाँ हरियाली र बस्तीमाथि फैलिँदा वायु प्रदूषणको असर वातावरण, वनस्पति र जनस्वास्थ्यमा पर्ने चिन्ता बढेको छ।"
तस्वीरमा इट्टाभट्टीको अग्लो चिम्नीबाट निस्किरहेको धुवाँ वरपरका रुखबिरुवा र बस्तीमाथि फैलिएको देखिन्छ । हरियालीले भरिएको क्षेत्रमा सञ्चालन भइरहेका यस्ता उद्योगबाट उत्सर्जित धुवाँले
City In Between the Greens
"Only Planned urbanization can make our cities breathable."
The image taken from Nuwakot, Palpa, a viewpoint for watching the plain beauty of Butwal city and land around it shows that Butwal is surrounded by greenery. The city hasn’t lost i
1,200 Voices for One Cause
"A cleaner city begins with people who care."
Growing up in Butwal, I have heard people complain about the hiking trails of Nuwakot countless of times. Remnants of plastic thrown by fellow hikers, scattered bottles of alcoh
Smoke Over the Valley Below
"Factory emissions continue to rise into the sky, raising concerns about air quality, environmental protection, and public health."
Beneath the mountains, a large industrial plant operates continuously, contributing to production, employment, and economic activity. However, the smoke released from its chimneys
Just Tuesday in Kathmandu
"The smoke doesn't stop. Neither does anyone else."
This photo was taken when I was simply standing around in Bhatkali. See the smoke from that truck? Comes before the truck, thick and white, pouring into the street and sitting the
The hills are still there..
"The hills are still there. We just stopped being able to see them."
That’s how I stood there, simply observing the city where I grew up. Yet all along, I knew – there are hills beyond those buildings. Yes, hills I have been seeing my entire life,
Aama ko Chulo
"I still think of the best meal I've ever had."
It had been eight years since I last visited my grandmother. After my Grade 10 final examinations, I finally went back to visit her. Living alone, she had the same routines I re
Memories covered in Smoke
"A place that holds comfort, nostalgia, friendship, and community can also be a source of air pollution."
The rich aroma of food hits you way before you even reach the place. The smell of sizzling barbecued pork, the sharp whistle of pressure-cooker coffee, visuals of fried stick fo
Sewage Flows, Life Suffers
"Polluted water and waste fill the Hanumate River, forcing nearby residents to live with polluted air every day."
As I stood looking at the Hanumate River, I was shocked by how pollution has transformed what should be a natural waterway into a channel of waste. The river water appears dark and
Harmful Air For Children
"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
Smoke over the Hills
"The fire may be small, but its impact goes far beyond the flames."
Looking at this scene, I can't help but think about how long it took for these hills to become green. A single fire may seem small against such a vast landscape, but its impact ext
Hazy Sunset
"A beautiful evening sky blurred by Air pollution"
Evening rush hour rolls on as it always does. Vehicles weave through traffic, headlights begin to glow, and people make their way home. The sunset is there, yet it feels distan
Choking on own Its Progress
"Progress should not cost us the air that we breathe."
As I looked out over the city, the skyline seemed to disappear behind a thick layer of dust and smoke. Buildings stood tall, but the air around them felt heavy and lifeless. What s
Daily struggle.
"Not just dirty air, it's a silent burden that affects our health, mood, and everyday lives."
As I looked at the road, I could immediately feel the effects of air pollution and extreme heat. The sky was covered with a dull haze instead of being clear and blue. Vehicles move
Clean Air Starts with Trees
"Cutting down trees reduces nature's ability to clean the air, leading to increased pollution and environmental damage."
The picture shows trees being cut down and land becoming dry and cracked. Trees act as natural air filters by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. When forests are destro
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.
A Lifeline Beside The Chulo
"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
In Dark for a Brighter Life
"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
The air that we breathe
"My poor lungs"
The morning sun struggled to break through the thick blanket of haze hanging over the valley. From a far, the hills looked peaceful, beautiful and wrapped in mist, but the truth wa
Hell of a Ride
"A Heavy Dust Storm turned Travel into Total Chaotic & Dusty Journey"
The sky was blue with some shades of clouds, sun was shining and nature seems perfect for the short journey. We started our journey in the scooter from home to highway and straight
Is burning waste a good option?
"Many people still prefer to burn waste rather than keeping them for waste collecting tractors of municipality"
The resident of city areas still prefer to burn the waste. I walk around 30 minutes every morning to my home from college in that period I see 2-3 people burning waste. As we all k
Under the Gaze of Peace
"Living under the gaze of Swoyambhunath fills us with a profound sense of peace."
Swoyambhunath always release the sense of peace and freedom. One of the important stupas of Nepal can be seen from all round the valley. Be it rough day or a day full of smoke
Left behind by Celebration
"The smoke that remains after everyone enjoys the firework of Celebration."
The aftermath of the fireworks leads to smoke and a bad smell in air. Everyone enjoys the fireworks including me but we never notice how much this fireworks returns to our environm
Persistent Smog
"The Rain could not resist the Haze at the Horizon"
In the rising heat, rain feels like a blessing to humans. While in growing air pollution, rain feels like a treatment for the mother nature. Rain has just stopped at this moment. A
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