Australia has ‘hottest, driest’ year on record as 2019 named second-hottest year worldwide, says WMO – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

“Australia had its hottest, driest year on record in 2019, setting the scene for the massive bushfires which were so devastating to people and property, wildlife, ecosystems and the environment.”

Source: Australia has ‘hottest, driest’ year on record as 2019 named second-hottest year worldwide, says WMO – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)