Cities face ‘whiplash’ of floods, droughts as temperatures rise, study warns
South and Southeast Asia face the strongest wetting trends, while Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are becoming ever drier, researchers found in a study of 42 years of weather data.
Western disturbances bring light rainfall to several districts
Met office says only 11 mm of rain or 18.3 percent of winter’s average, occurred so far. Light rain likely in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Dry materials on forest floor and drought are stoking forest fires
Climate change and weakening link between the public and forests due to migration are amplifying risks, experts say.
Nationwide count of water birds kicks off
A group of more than 400 ornithologists, nature guides, technicians and bird enthusiasts are busy counting aquatic birds in several parts of Nepal.
KMC to launch awareness drive on air pollution
The city office has also started installing portable air quality monitoring devices in various locations.
At International Court of Justice, Nepal demands climate justice
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba tells the court in The Hague that Nepal has suffered disproportionately ‘for the crimes we never committed.’
Alina Chaudhary wins TOFTigers Lodge Naturalist Award
The award recognises her contributions to conservation, sustainable tourism and women’s empowerment.
2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say
Last month ranked as the second-warmest November on record after November 2023.
GD Labs to bring bike rental stations to Lalitpur with Greenway app
The company fosters Nepali youths’ sustainable innovation.
Climate Pioneer Shilshila Acharya listed among BBC 100 Women 2024
Acharya is the founder of Avni Ventures, one of Nepal’s largest plastic recycling networks.