Team to Clean Up Everest

Main Idea

      In “Nepalese Sherpa Leads Climb to Clean Up Everest,” Nepalese veteran mountaineer Apa, also known as Apa Sherpa, has climbed Everest a record 20 times. His expedition is destined to clean the waste from the top of Everest. Team climbers are determined to clean up and withdraw approximately 4000 kilograms of litter accumulated by the impact of climbers over the years. Litter has accumulated since climbing the mountain for the first time. They will be paid $ 1.40 for each kilogram that is removed. Speaking about the environment he said, “I want to do this for my country, my people and for Everest.”

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     Apa left the veteran climber to summit Everest. He will organize a clean up drive to the top of Everest.  He is doing humanitarian work; it helps to protect the environment. We have accumulated garbage for approximately 60 years, since 1953, and it includes oxygen tanks, ropes and tents. All of that is unfortunate. I wished to be with him on this journey for two reasons. First, I want to climb Everest. Second, I want to be part of the team who cares about clean environment.