China is taking steps to clean up Mount Everest amid growing concerns about trash accumulation. The base camp at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain is officially closed to tourists until further notice. The closure of the base camp comes after a surprising report from the Tibet Autonomous Region Sports Bureau, which claims it has picked up over 8 tons of trash from the site, including human waste and general garbage, last year alone.
China Closes Mount Everest Base Camp After Overwhelming Trash Problem Reports
Perry Miller, Inhabitat
Fri, 02/22/2019 - 3:30pm
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