Eleanor’s primary focus in Antarctica is research—specifically, studying the impact of climate change on the continent’s glaciers and ecosystems. Her work contributes to the understanding of the global environment and the ways in which rising temperatures are affecting polar regions. She uses her time alone to collect data, analyze samples, and track changes in the ice sheets. Her work, though solitary, is crucial to the larger scientific community, and she often collaborates with teams of researchers around the world.
Her commitment to preserving the Antarctic environment extends beyond her research. Eleanor is a staunch advocate for sustainability and often uses her platform to speak about the importance of protecting the planet’s most vulnerable regions.
She has even developed a small, sustainable energy system for her own home, using renewable resources to minimize her impact on the environment.