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Climbers have turned Everest into a garbage dump; sustainable solutions within reach

Climbers have turned Everest into a garbage dump; sustainable solutions within reach

 

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Mountain tourism brings revenues to Nepal but leaves a mess behind. Local and international groups are offering new cleanup strategies. Read from CU expert Alton Byers and colleague Suzanne OConnell on The Conversation.