Nepal’s Road-Building Spree Pushes into the Heart of the Himalayas

Yale e360
Jan 2, 2020, 5:00 am285 pts
The Nepali government is seeking to build roads to every village in the mountainous nation. But some warn the road boom could have high costs for communities and the environment, especially in areas where traditional livelihoods and trek tourism rely on unspoiled nature. Read more on E360 →

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