Nepal requires Everest climbers to carry down their waste due to pollution concerns.
Nepal introduces new rule for Everest climbers, requiring them to carry their excrement down from the mountain to tackle pollution. Mount Everest has a growing waste problem due to the number of visitors and harsh conditions which interfere with the degradation process. Climbers hoping to scale the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak will now need to add poop bags to their packing list.
March 25, 2024
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