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They felt strongly that, against the advice and doubts of many, they had achieved what they had set out to do 3 years before when they were 16, and therefore by being dedicated and working hard they had got to where they were. Although they had conquered Everest, they were not particularly well known outside of climbing, and certainly not outside of the UK. They wanted to inspire young people all over the world to follow their dreams and work for what they wanted to achieve, and not give in to the doubts and criticisms of those who question age and experience.
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Alongside this message of inspiration (which was the main cause for involvement with the Prince's Trust) they also wanted to highlight the growing dangers of climate change to as many people around the world as possible. Although it has now become top of the agenda for the G8, UK and many nations across the world, there are others who's environmental record is very poor and take no great measures to improve it, or educate the population about environmental issues. By travelling 180 Degrees around the world, through the arctic, the Americas and across the oceans to Australia, the expedition is trying to spread awareness by word of mouth and by media attention. We also hope to direct online traffic to our ever expanding educational section of the website, which grows as Rob and James pass through each part of the world, with relevant "learn" articles on climate change issues related to their various destinations.
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