Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: It's often called the “world’s highest garbage dump.” :: Mount Everest, Nepal Some estimate 50 metric tonnes of trash ...

Pack in what you pack out. It’s been the outdoor code for campers for decades as people have tried to keep campsites clean across America. The same guideline doesn’t apply to most extreme mountain ...

We humans are pretty good at leaving our trash all over the place. From the deepest reaches of the ocean to the highest points on Earth, our castoffs have made their way into every nook, cranny, ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing Mount Everest not just faster but also better for the environment, cutting down garbage and waste, a ...

In March, 17-year-old Bianca Adler and her dad set off from Melbourne, Australia, for the ultimate adventure: climbing Mt. Everest. She wasn’t new to extreme heights. Adler had already conquered peaks ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash ...