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2000 is hottest year in half a century

This content was published on Dec 30, 2000 The meteorological office this week confirmed that 2000 was the second hottest year since records began in 1864. The hottest was 1947. Almost from the start of the year, it was clear that 2000 was going to be warmer than usual. February, usually among the coldest months, was unseasonably temperate, and by April it felt…