University of Maine: Clifford - Tourism, Wind-Transported Metal Pollution Threaten Drinking Water Around Everest
July 02, 2021
July 02, 2021
ORONO, Maine, July 2 (TNSJou) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Increased local tourism and toxic substances transported to glaciers from distant locales can contribute to high concentrations of human-sourced metal pollution in snow and streams around Mount Everest that is likely degrading the quality of water used by thousands of residents and climbers.
Heather Clifford made the discoveries in a study she conducted after taking part in the 2 . . .
Increased local tourism and toxic substances transported to glaciers from distant locales can contribute to high concentrations of human-sourced metal pollution in snow and streams around Mount Everest that is likely degrading the quality of water used by thousands of residents and climbers.
Heather Clifford made the discoveries in a study she conducted after taking part in the 2 . . .