Everest Rescue and Waste Reality: A Sherpa guide, Dawa Sherpa, was found alive after crawling back toward Everest Base Camp following a week missing, with rescuers saying he was spotted by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee near the Khumbu Icefall and airlifted to Kathmandu for frostbite treatment. Everest Tech Shift: Another report highlights how drones are now flying supplies over the Khumbu Icefall, cutting repeated dangerous supply trips for Sherpa guides and changing how logistics work on the mountain. Bicycle Push for Cleaner Air: About 700 cyclists rallied in Kathmandu for World Bicycle Day, urging a National Bicycle Vision 2030 and safer cycling infrastructure to cut traffic, air pollution, fuel use, and improve public health. Electric Buses—Implementation Gap: An environmental adviser criticized the budget for lacking a clear plan to expand and operate public electric buses, noting charging depots sit idle due to missing land and charging arrangements remain uncertain. Climate Finance via Forest Carbon: Nepal is exploring forest carbon trading to earn foreign currency by protecting forests that store carbon, with officials saying monitoring reports have already been submitted. Health and Environment Infrastructure: Germany-backed projects in Dhulikhel inaugurated a drinking water system rehabilitation and a healthcare waste treatment site with autoclaves, plus a rooftop solar launch—aimed at safer waste handling and cleaner energy. Mountain Tourism Pressure: Everest’s 2026 season reportedly hit a record with 1,000+ summit climbers, raising pressure on rescue and waste management systems.