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Externalities - Dealing with the Mountain of Waste on Everest
10th February 2024
This Business Insider clip looks at the negative externalities of waste on Mount Everest, where there's a massive issue, which is difficult to tackle at high altitudes. It looks at how one organization is trying to overcome the issue.
According to National Geographic, trash has long been a significant problem on Mount Everest, with discarded oxygen canisters, tents, food containers, and feces littering the slopes. This not only harms the natural environment but also poses health risks to those living nearby.
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