Melting at the Top of the World

A Nepali mountain climber leads an eco-friendly trek up Mount Everest to raise awareness about the role of climate change in the Himalayas.

Global warming is having a dramatic impact in the Himalayas, where the glaciers are melting at a rapid pace. One local mountain climber has started a campaign to educate villagers and trekkers alike about the effects of climate change on the mountains. Dawa Steven Sherpa tells host Steve Curwood about his hopes and fears for the Himalayas.

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