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200,000 liters of human waste left on the slopes each year

Climbers now required to pack out their own poop

MOUNT EVEREST, Nepal - Climbers on Mount Everest will now be required to pack out their own human waste, in an effort to reduce the amount of pollution on the world's highest mountain.

The new rule, which was announced by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), will take effect for the 2023 climbing season. Climbers will be required to carry a special waste bag with them on their ascent and descent, and to deposit their waste in designated disposal bins at the base of the mountain.

The NMA estimates that around 200,000 liters of human waste is left on the slopes of Everest each year. This waste can contaminate water sources, attract animals, and create a health hazard for climbers and local communities.

The new rule is part of a broader effort to reduce pollution on Everest. In recent years, the mountain has become increasingly crowded, and the amount of waste left behind by climbers has increased accordingly. The NMA has also banned the use of single-use plastics on Everest, and has required climbers to carry out all of their trash.

The new waste disposal rule is likely to be met with mixed reactions from climbers. Some climbers have already expressed concern that the rule will be difficult to enforce, and that it could lead to more waste being left on the mountain. However, the NMA is confident that the rule will make a positive impact on the environment of Everest.

"This is a necessary step to protect the mountain and the people who climb it," said NMA president Ang Tshering Sherpa. "We hope that all climbers will cooperate with this rule and help us to keep Everest clean."