Drones being used for waste collection in Sagarmatha

Summary

Drones are being used to collect waste on Mount Everest as part of a campaign to combat climate change and promote clean energy. Cimax Inc. and Airlift Technologies aim to collect 1,000 kgs of waste from the Everest region.

Key Points
  • Mount Everest is facing increased waste accumulation due to growing tourist and climber influx.
  • Drone technology is being employed for waste collection to protect the Himalayas from climate change effects.
  • Cimax Inc. and Airlift Technologies are collaborating to collect 1,000 kgs of waste from the Everest region.
  • The initiative is part of BYD's global campaign 'Cool the Earth by One Degree' to promote clean energy and limit global temperature rise.
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