With twice the number of forest fires recorded in the first two weeks of April versus the March total, air quality has plummeted and nature loss is rising. Data tools, training, early-warning, and the revival of traditional forest management practices offer a way to reduce the frequency and severity of forest fires.
The ground floor of the modest Melamchi River Resort, that lies just northeast of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, lies buried beneath debris.
Chhirak Maya Rai, 82, has witnessed remarkable changes throughout her life, though water was never an issue in her community.
Zig-zag technology promises cleaner and more efficient burning of fuel, resulting in better-quality bricks