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Coping with climate change on Mt Everest

Coping with climate change on Mt Everest

FromThe Take


Coping with climate change on Mt Everest

FromThe Take

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hundreds of climbers arrive at the Everest base camp on the Khumbu glacier every year, but higher temperatures are melting the ice in the Himalayan region. Local guides who are members of the Sherpa community help visitors reach the 8.8-kilometer peak, but Nepal's government is considering moving the camp for safety reasons. So, how dangerous is climate change making the journey to the top of the world's highest mountain?
In this episode: 


Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, (@PasangYangjee), anthropologist


Dawa Yangzom Sherpa, professional mountain guide


Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Ruby Zaman. and our host, Halla Mohieddeen. Chloe K Li fact-checked this episode. Our production team includes Chloe K Li, Alexandra Locke, Ashish Malhotra, Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters, and Ruby Zaman. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Released:
Sep 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Making sense of the world, one story at a time. Host Malika Bilal and journalists from Al Jazeera's international bureaus and beyond share their take on the most important stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.