Just a few days ago an Italian climber lost his life and two others were rescued by a Pakistani military helicopter from the Nanga Parbat. The notorious mountain has probably swallowed up other ambitious climbers...
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Here's an odd discovery: mountains that experience heavy rainfall actually grow because of it, scientists say. My first guess was that it was due to a build-up of plant life and compacting soil over millions of...
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With global glaciers-a vital water source for millions, or even billions, of people worldwide-melting at a record rate, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) urged countries to agree on a new emissions...
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The first man ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest died on January 10th, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of exploration and adventure that would leave even Indiana Jones green with envy.Leaders from around the...
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"Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has denied himself a dividend from his Bhs department store chain for a third year running, despite signs that the chain is beginning to reap the benefits of store upgrades.
The company reported a 3% rise in operating profits in the year to...
If you have managed to escape from being told about the importance of detoxing then you must have been one of those lucky people who has escaped the horrible weather and swanned off somewhere nice.
There are entire ranges – often very expensive – dedicated to the art of...