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Mining, tourism endanger Tibet’s environment

July 12 (DPA): A prominent Tibetan writer, Woeser, appealed for better environmental and cultural protection of Asia’s holiest peak, Mount Kailash, from rapidly developing commercial tourism.

There are two problems: mining and tourism,’ Woeser said. ‘Tibetans believe that Tibet’s natural environment is endangered, including sacred mountains.’

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