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id="news-list"><style>article.article-image.badge--sponsored__block{background: #f2f2f2;border-bottom: none;padding: 1rem 0 1rem 1rem;position: relative;margin-bottom: 1rem !important;margin-top: 0 !important;}.badge--sponsored__block .badge--title{border: none;margin: 0;margin-bottom: 0.8rem;display: flex;justify-content: end;}.badge--sponsored__block .image{margin-right: 1rem;margin-bottom: 0;}.badge--sponsored__block p{margin-bottom: 0;}article.article-image.badge--sponsored__block .badge--sponsored{position: absolute;top: 1rem;right: 1rem;z-index: 2;padding: 0px 4px;line-height: 1.6;}@media screen and (max-width:480px) {.badge--sponsored__block .image{padding-left: 1rem;margin-bottom: 1rem;}} </style><div class="block--morenews"><h4 class=" title--line__red">Climate & Environment</h4> <article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/04/01/raging-wildfires-drive-pollution-surge-in-kathmandu"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/thumb-1743469116.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/04/01/raging-wildfires-drive-pollution-surge-in-kathmandu"><h3>Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="cWss6yAAgF" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-poudel">Arjun Poudel </a></span><script>$("#cWss6yAAgF").show();</script><p>Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/29/nepal-s-glaciers-are-retreating-faster-than-ever"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/everest-1743217922.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/29/nepal-s-glaciers-are-retreating-faster-than-ever"><h3>Nepal’s glaciers are retreating faster than ever </h3></a><span class="article-author" id="SmKsr9v5qB" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/aarati-ray">Aarati Ray </a></span><script>$("#SmKsr9v5qB").show();</script><p>Many global leaders still dismiss climate change as a hoax, believing glacier melt is a natural process unrelated to human activity. </p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/28/why-are-nepal-s-climate-plans-stalling-lack-of-funds-and-manpower-say-stakeholders"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/TKPManojPhoto17-1743125886.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/28/why-are-nepal-s-climate-plans-stalling-lack-of-funds-and-manpower-say-stakeholders"><h3>Why are Nepal’s climate plans stalling? Lack of funds and manpower, say stakeholders</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="VGHalRgiYa" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/ghanashyam-gautam">Ghanashyam Gautam </a></span><script>$("#VGHalRgiYa").show();</script><p>At the Climate Dialogue organised by the Post, speakers call for public awareness.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/22/as-temperatures-rise-concern-grows-over-heat-wave-conditions"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/heatwave-1742610367.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/22/as-temperatures-rise-concern-grows-over-heat-wave-conditions"><h3>As temperatures rise, concern grows over heat wave conditions</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="7B67Iz2x7W" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#7B67Iz2x7W").show();</script><p>Met office says above-average temperatures during the pre-monsoon period could lead to heatwave conditions in Tarai, along with severe water crises and rise in fire incidents.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/21/world-s-glaciers-are-losing-record-ice-as-global-temperatures-climb-un-says"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/world/glacier-1742532358.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/21/world-s-glaciers-are-losing-record-ice-as-global-temperatures-climb-un-says"><h3>World’s glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, UN says</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="69ASj8bwwl" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/reuters">Reuters </a></span><script>$("#69ASj8bwwl").show();</script><p>The report coincides with a UNESCO summit in Paris marking the first World Day for Glaciers, urging global action to protect glaciers around the world.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/12/cities-face-whiplash-of-floods-droughts-as-temperatures-rise-study-warns"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/world/climate-1741765533.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/12/cities-face-whiplash-of-floods-droughts-as-temperatures-rise-study-warns"><h3>Cities face ‘whiplash’ of floods, droughts as temperatures rise, study warns</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="UDakGr9epY" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/reuters">Reuters </a></span><script>$("#UDakGr9epY").show();</script><p>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.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/01/western-disturbances-bring-light-rainfall-to-several-districts"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/rainphoto1690249601-1740794260.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/03/01/western-disturbances-bring-light-rainfall-to-several-districts"><h3>Western disturbances bring light rainfall to several districts</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="gkIu9o3blx" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#gkIu9o3blx").show();</script><p>Met office says only 11 mm of rain or 18.3 percent of winter’s average, occurred so far. Light rain likely in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday afternoon.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/01/20/dry-materials-on-forest-floor-and-drought-are-stoking-forest-fires"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/thumb1-1737329133.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/01/20/dry-materials-on-forest-floor-and-drought-are-stoking-forest-fires"><h3>Dry materials on forest floor and drought are stoking forest fires</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="89cR2ZSiHp" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-poudel">Arjun Poudel </a></span><script>$("#89cR2ZSiHp").show();</script><p>Climate change and weakening link between the public and forests due to migration are amplifying risks, experts say.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2025/01/05/nationwide-count-of-water-birds-kicks-off"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/Birds-1736041221.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2025/01/05/nationwide-count-of-water-birds-kicks-off"><h3>Nationwide count of water birds kicks off</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="1SGEdNxoCj" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/manoj-paudel">Manoj Paudel </a></span><script>$("#1SGEdNxoCj").show();</script><p>A group of more than 400 ornithologists, nature guides, technicians and bird enthusiasts are busy counting aquatic birds in several parts of Nepal.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/12/kmc-to-launch-awareness-drive-on-air-pollution"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/news/Untitled2-1733966994.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/12/kmc-to-launch-awareness-drive-on-air-pollution"><h3>KMC to launch awareness drive on air pollution</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="0QXOaxJvsL" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#0QXOaxJvsL").show();</script><p>The city office has also started installing portable air quality monitoring devices in various locations.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/11/at-international-court-of-justice-nepal-demands-climate-justice"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/GeXbXRbUAA6Zkg-1733804836.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/11/at-international-court-of-justice-nepal-demands-climate-justice"><h3>At International Court of Justice, Nepal demands climate justice</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="m1QwIiZ5dN" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#m1QwIiZ5dN").show();</script><p>Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba tells the court in The Hague that Nepal has suffered disproportionately ‘for the crimes we never committed.’</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/10/alina-chaudhary-wins-toftigers-lodge-naturalist-award-1733794974"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/third-party/Untitled2-1733816263.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/10/alina-chaudhary-wins-toftigers-lodge-naturalist-award-1733794974"><h3>Alina Chaudhary wins TOFTigers Lodge Naturalist Award</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="mIDA9oqMI7" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#mIDA9oqMI7").show();</script><p>The award recognises her contributions to conservation, sustainable tourism and women’s empowerment.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/09/2024-will-be-the-hottest-year-on-record-eu-scientists-say"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/world/VVW3BKHYMVKULPJLWL2BYWXSNI-1733720702.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/09/2024-will-be-the-hottest-year-on-record-eu-scientists-say"><h3>2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="5BLpxJfASB" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/reuters">Reuters </a></span><script>$("#5BLpxJfASB").show();</script><p>Last month ranked as the second-warmest November on record after November 2023.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/07/gd-labs-to-bring-bike-rental-stations-to-lalitpur-with-greenway-app"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2024/news/Untitled7-1733535469.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/07/gd-labs-to-bring-bike-rental-stations-to-lalitpur-with-greenway-app"><h3>GD Labs to bring bike rental stations to Lalitpur with Greenway app</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="MA2QX2EIB7" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/ellie-davis">Ellie Davis </a></span><script>$("#MA2QX2EIB7").show();</script><p>The company fosters Nepali youths’ sustainable innovation.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/climate-environment/2024/12/03/climate-pioneer-shilshila-acharya-listed-among-bbc-100-women-2024"><img 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