Everest Day Today, Record climbs, pollution concerns

enewspolar.com · 1 day ago

As Nepal observes International Everest Day, concerns are rising over increasing pollution on Mt Everest following a record number of climbs this season. While some call for a temporary suspension of climbing permits, stakeholders suggest better management through stricter standards and qualification criteria. The government is preparing a new tourism bill to replace refundable garbage deposits with a non-refundable waste management fee to address pollution and support mountain cleaning efforts.