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Externalities - Dealing with the Mountain of Waste on Everest

Graham Watson

10th February 2024

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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.

Externalities - Dealing with the Mountain of Waste on Everest

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.

Trash and Overcrowding at the Top of the World

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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