







Across the planet, numerous countries have been experiencing their hottest years in record and Australia is no exception. A blistering heatwave has been moving across the Land Down Under, causing multiple bushfires to break out across the land.





Temperatures are expected to reach over 50C (122 F) and surpass the country’s current temperature record of 50.7 C. Citizens of Australia are describing the climate as similar to being in an oven, with back to back days or temperatures near the 50 C mark.





The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has both weather and fire warnings in place for nearly the entire country. The recent bushfires across Australia have led to the destruction of hundreds of homes, with more expected to suffer in the heatwave.





The Gospers Mountain bushfire, located just North of Sydney, has covered nearly 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) and has been updated to an emergency situation.





Last year was the hottest on record for many Australian states and the current heatwave is expected to be even hotter. Many scientists have warned that the country is facing a dangerous new standard in heat, with heatwaves lasting longer than ever before.





This epidemic of high temperatures is not unique to Australia, with dozens of countries experiencing record-breaking heatwaves every year. Hopefully, the governing bodies of the world will take action to curb the onset of destructive temperatures and move forward quickly with clean energy and other carbon-reducing practices.











