Smoke in the air as Australia's fire crews prepare for the return of El Ni?o

Climate change has lengthened fire seasons and limited chances for hazard reduction burns, leaving authorities racing the clock before risky weather hitsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLast week, people living around Darwin and Brisbane could see and smell the smoke in the air. It's an experience that will be mirrored across the country in the coming weeks as fire authorities and land managers carry out hundreds of controlled burns.Climate change has already lengthened Australia's fire seasons, with higher temperatures driving an increase in riskier fire weather.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...