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A Perspective of the Cumulative Risks from Climate Change on Mt. Everest: Findings from the 2019 Expedition.

ABSTRACT: In 2019, the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest expedition successfully retrieved the greatest diversity of scientific data ever from the mountain. The confluence of geologic, hydrologic, chemical and microbial hazards emergent as climate change increases glacier melt is significant. We review the findings of increased opportunity for landslides, water pollution, human waste contamination and earthquake events. Further monitoring and policy are needed to ensure the safety of residents, future climbers, and trekkers in the Mt. Everest watershed.

SUBMITTER: Miner KR

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7922742 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Perspective of the Cumulative Risks from Climate Change on Mt. Everest: Findings from the 2019 Expedition.

Miner Kimberley R KR Mayewski Paul Andrew PA Hubbard Mary M Broad Kenny K Clifford Heather H Napper Imogen I Gajurel Ananta A Jaskolski Corey C Li Wei W Potocki Mariusz M Priscu John J

International journal of environmental research and public health 20210217 4

In 2019, the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest expedition successfully retrieved the greatest diversity of scientific data ever from the mountain. The confluence of geologic, hydrologic, chemical and microbial hazards emergent as climate change increases glacier melt is significant. We review the findings of increased opportunity for landslides, water pollution, human waste contamination and earthquake events. Further monitoring and policy are needed to ensure the safety of ...[more]

PMID: 33671205

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