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Air pollution is cutting 3-7 years from lifespan of Nepalis. The most dangerous pollutants are tiny soot particles smaller than 2.5 microns which come from brick kilns, open garbage burning and diesel vehicles. Then there are the invisible and odorless gases like carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) which mainly are emitted by the 1.2 million two-wheelers on Kathmandu Valley's streets.
Read analysis by Sonia Awale of three recent scientific papers, along with the solution for the pollution put forth by atmospheric scientist-turned-politician Arnico Panday.
Other highlights from this week's issue:
Don’t Give Up on Nepal, It Has Lots to Offer
Read a profile of Tanka Nath Ghimire, a former migrant worker who returned to Nepal and is now running a resort in Palpa.
In this weekend longread, Ashish Dhakal talks to Eric Chazot, noted French scholar of Himalayan art about his historical novel Le Seigneur de Katmandou, a detailed retelling and reimagining of the life and times of King Pratap Malla.
India's Trial by Fire for Soldiers from Nepal
Anita Shrestha looks into the effects of Narendra Modi's new military recruitment plan (Agnipath) on Nepal's economy and politics.
Tolerating Nepal's Religious Tolerance
Nepal should be a country where there is a freedom of religion and followers of all faiths are free to practice their culture and tradition, writes Shekhar Kharel.
This and more at nepalitimes.com.
Stay Safe.
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