1.   In their models of climate patterns, scientists have long suggested that the northern polar region would be affected earlier and more seriously than the southern region.

2.   Previous studies of satellite and submarine observations have seemed to establish a warming trend in the northern polar region and raise the possibility of a melting icecap.

3.   The lander was making the first attempt to reach the polar region of another world.

4.   The Polar Lander will be the fourth spacecraft to touch down on Mars, but the first to go to a polar region.

5.   They are working to open their space to send passenger jets over the polar region, which would generate millions of dollars in new overflight fees.

6.   Russia began pumping natural gas Thursday from deposits near the town of Novy Urengoi in the polar region of the Russian far north.