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China limits number of climbers on Everest north side due to pandemic

China on Friday, May 7, 2021 announced that limited number of climbers would be allowed on Mount Everest from the Chinese north side of...

Michael Simire - May 7, 2021

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Mount Everest is higher than we thought – Nepal, China

Nepal and China on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 said Mount Everest is higher than previously thought, settling a long-running conflict over the height of...

Michael Simire - December 8, 2020

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Scientists find plastic fibres in snow samples from Mount Everest

Scientists have identified the highest instance of microplastics ever found on Earth, near the summit of Mount Everest. The pollutants polyester, acrylic, nylon and polypropylene...

Michael Simire - November 20, 2020

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PollutionFebruary 17, 2026

Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs. This potentially increases...

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PollutionFebruary 17, 2026

Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Break Free From Plastic Movement (BFFP) on Tuesday launched the...

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ACReSAL supports 2,000 Gombe farmers with climate-resilient seeds

No fewer than 2071 farmers in Gombe State have benefited from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in...

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