Nepal Supreme Court Ruling to Impact Hydropower in Protected Areas

Nepal's highest court is about to make a big decision about building things like power plants and roads in areas meant to be protected.

The court already said it doesn't like a recent law that would have allowed this.

Now, the court is writing out the full decision, and private companies that build power plants are worried.

They say the court's decision could stop existing projects and new ones.

They are talking to politicians to try to change the outcome.

Environmental groups are concerned about harm to nature and local communities if building is allowed.

The court's final decision will have a big effect on how Nepal balances development with protecting its natural areas.