That was fast - The National Newspaper

The worst snowfall for nearly two decades paralysed much of Britain, with buses pulled from the streets of London, flights delayed and cancelled at major airports and thousands of schools closed.

Up to 20cm of snow fell in London, with the worst hit areas of the south-east receiving over 30cm.

While Londoners pulled dusty toboggans from their cellars, it was estimated that the storm could have cost the economy £1 billion (Dh5.3 billion).

The record snowfall and cold snap came just days after environmentalists floated a fake iceberg down the Thames to highlight global warming.

The Thin Green Line : Friday Food For Thought

Reporters have the obligation to describe both sides of a controversy or debate—within reason. (Climate change is an example where controversy has been reported extensively and no longer needs to be included in every article about the subject.)