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Climate change to blame for up to 17 deaths on Mount Everest, experts say

By Laura White
Published in Climate Change
May 31, 2023
1 min read
Climate change to blame for up to 17 deaths on Mount Everest, experts say

So, I just read this article about how climate change might be responsible for several deaths on Mount Everest. Crazy, right? Apparently, warmer temperatures are causing more ice to melt, which in turn is causing more avalanches and rock falls. That’s making the mountain even more dangerous and deadly than it already is.

According to the article, up to 17 people died just this climbing season alone due to these hazardous conditions. Experts are warning that this could be a sign of things to come, and that it might not be safe to climb Everest in the future if climate change continues at this rate.

When I was younger, I always wanted to climb Mount Everest. It was a bucket list item for me. But after reading this article, I’m not so sure anymore. It’s scary to think that something like climate change could affect a place as remote and majestic as the top of the world. It’s a sobering reminder that everything we do on this planet has consequences, and that we need to start taking care of it before it’s too late.

All in all, this article is an important wake-up call about the impact of climate change on our environment and our safety. It’s a reminder that we all have a responsibility to take action, before it’s too late.


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