Urban sprawl, mining and tourism are adding to the litter problem in mountains, but a new UN report shows way out
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme
– The 2015 Nepal earthquake produced 11 years-worth of debris in a single day
– 140,000 kilograms of trash remain in Mt. Everest region following decades of tourism
– Over a quarter of people in mountainous regions now live in cities
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