Exclusive: Military reservists and veterans set off on Antarctic climate change expedition

A group of military reservists and veterans has set off on a five-week trek across Antarctica to carry out climate change research.

The eight-strong team is heading to an area of the continent that has never been explored.

Along the way, the team will collect a mass of scientific data to help researchers understand the impact climate change is having on Antarctica.

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The team will also mark the life of legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, stopping near the Weddell Sea to mark the 100th anniversary of his last expedition.