Don’t even think of believing this “warmest year” stuff.
Could be true, but given our enemedia and proven lying by folks on the climate change “research” side, I’d take this with several pounds of salt until looking at actual data from reliable sources (pretty much eliminates the press and a good many research groups).
And, of course, always remember that there was much more abundant life during the times when the climate was warmer than it is now.
When I can hear and feel the grass crunch under my feet I might consider this year hot. We’re not even close to that!