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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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New report reveals Pacific leadership on climate ahead of NDC 3.0 deadline

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Spain, Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich, curb inequality

Spain and Brazil on July 1, 2025, launched a joint initiative to promote higher tax contributions from the super-rich...

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Groups flay abductions, killings of human rights defenders in Kenya

Human rights groups across Africa are horrified by the continued crackdown on peaceful protests and the abduction and detention...

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