China to cut the number of tourists climbing Everest from the north side by one-third
Clean-up drive to clear litter from the world's highest peak planned by China's government

Mount Everest has become the world's highest rubbish dump. Image via Pixabay
China is to cut the number of tourists allowed to climb Mount Everest from the Chinese side in a bid to clear-up pollution on the world's tallest peak. According to state media, China is planning a...
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