"Mount Everest Mandates Climbers to Pack Out Poop"

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"Mount Everest Mandates Climbers to Pack Out Poop"
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Climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest will now be required to purchase poop bags and bring their waste back down with them due to the unpleasant smells and unsightly sights caused by human waste on the mountain. The extreme cold prevents feces from degrading, leading to complaints and health concerns. The Pasang Lhamu rural municipality has authorized the procurement of 8,000 poop bags from the US for the upcoming climbing season to address the issue, with the bags containing chemicals and powders to solidify human waste and minimize odor. This new regulation aims to tackle the environmental and health risks posed by the accumulation of waste on the world's tallest peak.

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