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Peter J Watson

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Travel writer and founder of outdoor travel blog Atlas & Boots. Visited 100+ countries and seven continents. Climbed 5/7 summits. Now work for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. https://www.peterjohnwatson.com

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27.03.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A quick update from our Port Lockroy penguin monitor on Penguin Awareness Day ๐Ÿง

21.01.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age mystery What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.

Our planet's history recorded in ice just got about 50% longer! Beyond EPICA: Oldest Ice have reached the Antarctic bedrock and what is probably the planet's oldest ice - the trapped ancient air bubbles could help us better understand climate change. My story here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

09.01.2025 11:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Why mountains like Denali should keep their native names We take a look at the latest controversy surrounding Denaliโ€™s name and why it has inspired so much debate over the years

We take a look at the latest controversy surrounding Denaliโ€™s name and why it has inspired so much debate over the years

10.01.2025 12:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"This year has been tough. But for a few minutes in June, I stood on top of the highest peak in North America and felt nothing but pure elation and pride. It was worth every pound, every gym session, every missed moment and every risk. Iโ€™d do it again in a heartbeat."

08.01.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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