I want to start with a number: 31,797 kilograms.
That is the amount of human waste that was removed from Mount Everest in the spring of 2025. One season. One mountain.
Can anyone save Everest? That question has never felt more urgent than right now. With the Tibet side closed, record numbers of climbers heading for the summit, and a waste crisis decades in the making — 2026 is the year that puts everything to the test. Here's what's really at stake.
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This video discusses new regulations for climbing Mount Everest, requiring climbers to first ascend a 7,000m peak in Nepal. It highlights significant environmental concerns and the potential impact of climate change on the mountain. These changes could alter the appearance of Mount Everest, addressing issues like pollution and ensuring a more sustainable future for mountaineering.
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RESOURCES FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
POLL QUESTION about most important issues facing Mount Everest today:
https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxtVWxuLgVI4Fe8mCF8G8EENzuj3MsEK5l
Everest 2026: More Dangerous Than Ever — But Now There Are Drones:
https://youtu.be/Jqh3UA_ml1Y
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