Years-Long Effort Ahead to Clean Frozen Garbage from Mount Qomolangma
A Nepalese team faces years of work to clear massive amounts of frozen garbage from Mount Qomolangma, highlighting environmental concerns on the world’s highest peak.
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Nepal Army Launches Major Cleanup of Mount Qomolangma and Surrounding Peaks
The Nepal Army is launching a 50-day campaign to collect 10 tons of waste from Mount Qomolangma and two other peaks, aiming to clean up the mountains and recover abandoned bodies.
Solar-Powered ‘Interceptor’ Tackles Plastic Pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River
A solar-powered ‘Interceptor’ is tackling plastic pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, aiming to prevent waste from reaching the Gulf of Thailand.
Oil Spill Off California’s Huntington Beach Cleaned Up, Investigation Underway
Following an oil spill off Huntington Beach, California, the U.S. Coast Guard reports successful cleanup efforts and begins investigating the cause of the spill.
Japan Spends $7.7 Million on Soil Cleanup at Former U.S. Base in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport authorities spent over $7.7 million in 2022 to address soil contamination from a former U.S. military base, dealing with hazardous substances like benzene and lead detected on site.