Urine from Climbers Speeds Up Everest Glacier Melt
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A study warns that climbers' urine, along with fuel consumption, is contributing to the melting of the Khumbu Glacier at Mount Everest's Base Camp. Around 6,000 liters of urine are produced daily, melting approximately 154 tons of ice annually. The study suggests relocating the Base Camp to mitigate long-term damage.
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