Nepal deploys drones to clear Everest trash

Summary

Nepal is using drone technology to collect waste from Mount Everest as part of a campaign against climate change, aiming to gather 1,000 kg of waste to promote clean energy and reduce emissions.

Key Points
  • Nepal is using drones for waste collection on Mount Everest to combat environmental challenges caused by increased tourism.
  • Cimax Inc. and Airlift Technologies are collaborating to collect 1,000 kilograms of waste from the Everest region.
  • The initiative is part of BYD's global 'Cool the Earth by One Degree' campaign targeting climate change mitigation.
  • Drone technology has been successfully applied to both rope fixing and waste collection in the Everest region, easing cleanup efforts.
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