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Mount Everest Base Camp Is Melting. Human Urine Is a Contributor.

NYT Science Saturday 29 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Adam Popescu 1 min read

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More than 6,000 liters are produced daily by thousands of climbers and guides, according to a study.

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