The microcosm of the macrocosm - the problems on Everest reflect (not perfectly) the problems (trash, corruption, pollution, greed, etc.) everywhere on Earth, t

The microcosm of the macrocosm - the problems on Everest reflect (not perfectly) the problems (trash, corruption, pollution, greed, etc.) everywhere on Earth, that both on Everest and elsewhere are increasing in magnitude and scope.