Hottest Year on Record?

For John, BLUF:  Why is this climate the best?  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Out on The Right Coast, Editor Thomas A Smith♠ talks about how last year was reported (in some quarters) as the warmest on record.

"Last Year Was The Warmest In Recorded History.  It Was Also The Greatest"

And it was a great year.

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  University of San Diego, School of Law.