Australia had third-hottest year ever in 2017, weather bureau says

Bureau says despite the lack of El Niño, Queensland and New South Wales experienced their hottest year on recordQueensland and New South Wales experienced their warmest years on record in 2017 as the trend of warmer than average temperatures across Australia continued, the Bureau of Meteorology said.The bureau’s annual climate statement released on Wednesday revealed 2017 was Australia’s third-hottest year on record, with the annual national mean temperature 0.95C above the average. Related: Hundreds of flying foxes die in searing Australian heat Related: The 'imminent mini ice age' myth is back, and it's still wrong | Dana Nuccitelli Continue reading...