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# Polar

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Snow-ice yellow warning issued for all of Ireland

Met Éireann said widespread wintry showers may lead to snow accumulations.

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Jan 15th 2018, 10:00 PM

You can now buy 'luxury' water from melted icebergs for €94

It has a superior mouth feel, apparently.

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Feb 18th 2017, 10:00 AM

Russian scientists trapped in weather station for two weeks by polar bears

The area around their facility was surrounded by ten adult bears, and several cubs.

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Sep 14th 2016, 1:45 PM

Frank Hurley’s Antarctica: images of early 20th century polar exploration

The Australian photographer travelled to Antarctica six times, including as part of the ill-fated Endurance expedition led by Shackleton.

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Jul 29th 2012, 7:45 AM