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A Perspective of the Cumulative Risks from Climate Change on Mt. Everest: Findings from the 2019 Expedition
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health2021
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Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
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Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Kimberley Miner,
Paul A. Mayewski,
Paul A. Mayewski,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Imogen E. Napper,
Ananta Prasad Gajurel,
Heather Clifford,
Mary S. Hubbard
Kenny Broad,
Kenny Broad,
Heather Clifford,
Paul A. Mayewski,
Imogen E. Napper,
Kimberley Miner,
Ananta Prasad Gajurel,
Corey Jaskolski,
Mariusz Potocki,
Imogen E. Napper,
Wei Li,
Ananta Prasad Gajurel,
Mariusz Potocki,
John C. Priscu,
Mary S. Hubbard
Summary
A 2019 scientific expedition to Mount Everest documented multiple converging environmental hazards from climate change, including water pollution from increased glacier melt. The study noted concerns about microplastics and human waste contaminating water sources used by residents and trekkers in the Himalayan watershed.
In 2019, the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest expedition successfully retrieved the greatest diversity of scientific data ever from the mountain. The confluence of geologic, hydrologic, chemical and microbial hazards emergent as climate change increases glacier melt is significant. We review the findings of increased opportunity for landslides, water pollution, human waste contamination and earthquake events. Further monitoring and policy are needed to ensure the safety of residents, future climbers, and trekkers in the Mt. Everest watershed.