Pollution un the mount everest

Nepal officials are warning human waste being left by climbers on Mount Everest is causing pollution and could spread disease on the world’s highest peak.

The 700 climbers and guides who spend nearly two months on Everest's slopes each climbing season leave large amounts of feces and urine, according to Ang Tshering, the chief of Nepal's mountaineering association.

At the base camp, where there are more porters, s and support staff during the climbing season, there are toilet tents with drums to store the waste. Once filled, the drums are carried to a lower area, where the waste is properly disposed.Nepal officials are warning human waste being left by climbers on Mount Everest is causing pollution and could spread disease on the world’s highest peak.