'The world is burning': how Australia's longest-serving fire chief became a climate champion

Greg Mullins says after the 'black summer' bushfires it is time for politicians to act on global heatingGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe year 2019 was Australia's hottest and driest on record. By 2040, those conditions - temperatures 1.5C above normal, contributing to the worst bushfire season the east coast has ever seen - will be average. By 2060, on current projections, it would be considered "exceptionally cool".The 2019-20 fire season, dubbed "black summer", will become the norm. Continue reading...