Everest Day amid record climbs, pollution concerns

risingnepaldaily.com · 1 day ago

Concerns are rising over increasing pollution on Sagarmatha, with some activists calling for a temporary suspension of summit permits. This year, a record number of climbing permits were issued, leading stakeholders to suggest a period of rest for the peak. Activists propose stricter criteria for climbers and suggest investing a percentage of royalties into mountain cleaning and waste management. The Department of Tourism acknowledges the pollution issue and is working on a new tourism bill to replace refundable garbage deposits with a non-refundable waste management fee.