As the work of rebuilding Nepal in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquakes continues, construction has begun on a unique project in the village of Phortse, a farming community that is home to many veteran Everest sherpas.

The city has released preliminary Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines for municipal capital projects, from libraries to bridges.

The 6.2 magnitude earthquake that tore through a cluster of medieval towns in central Italy August 24 was swift and relentless.