Videos published in July 2022 show piles of garbage left behind by climbers on K2, the highest summit in Pakistan and the second-highest mountain in the world. After a particularly hot summer with an unprecedented number of visitors, the slopes of K2 were weighed down with litter, posing a threat to local populations and wildlife.
Shredded tents, abandoned ropes and plastic litter – all in the middle of the majestic snowcapped landscape of the Himalayas. The striking contrast was highlighted in videos and photos shared online this summer.
