Clim Climbing Mount Everest Research Paper

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Nepal is one of Asia’s poorest countries, and the tourist industry contributes hugely to the country’s income. It provides jobs for people who works as sherpas, cooks, drivers, etc., allowing these people to attempt to climb the summit of Mount Everest--brings more than just money to Nepal. Many peoples including sherpas, have died making the attempt. Earthquakes and avalanches add to the danger of climbing the world’s highest mountain. Additionally, the mountain, considered sacred by the Nepalese people, has been polluted with human waste and trash. It is time for government of Nepal to ban climbing on Mount Everest. Climbing Mount Everest is simply too dangerous. Many people have died making the attempt (Moyer). In 2015 12 people were killed

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