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What is the main issue that arises during the climbing season on Mt Everest?
What is the main issue that arises during the climbing season on Mt Everest?
The pressure from humanity, resulting in a negative impact on the environment and local inhabitants
What is the estimated number of tourists that visited Sagarmatha National Park in 2019?
What is the estimated number of tourists that visited Sagarmatha National Park in 2019?
Over 60,000
What is the consequence of the tourism industry on Mt Everest for the local inhabitants?
What is the consequence of the tourism industry on Mt Everest for the local inhabitants?
The people and animals are left behind to deal with the negative impacts of tourism
What is the author's concern regarding the attention given to Mt Everest during the climbing season?
What is the author's concern regarding the attention given to Mt Everest during the climbing season?
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What is the symbolic representation of the environmental degradation on Mt Everest?
What is the symbolic representation of the environmental degradation on Mt Everest?
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What is the significance of the #Everest2024 season mentioned in the passage?
What is the significance of the #Everest2024 season mentioned in the passage?
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Study Notes
Impact of Tourism on Mt Everest Region
- The Khumbu valley in Nepal receives significant attention during the climbing season on Mt Everest, with viral photos of climbers at the summit highlighting the pressure on the fragile region.
- This pressure has a devastating impact on the local people and animals, with the consequences remaining long after the climbers and trekkers leave.
Tourism Statistics
- Over 60,000 tourists visited Sagarmatha National Park in 2019, a stark contrast to the few hundred Sherpa who originally called the region home.
Waste Management Concerns
- The author has been following the waste management issues around Mt Everest for over 10 years, witnessing a staggering journey of environmental degradation.
- The #Everest2024 season is expected to bring increased attention to the region, but the media focus will dwindle in June, leaving the environmental consequences behind.
Environmental Consequences
- Horses in the region are forced to graze on trash, including plastic, in the shadow of Mt Everest, highlighting the devastating impact of human activity on the environment.
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The climbing season on Mt Everest brings attention to the region, but at what cost? This quiz explores the environmental impact on the Khumbu valley and its inhabitants.
