GGY 120 Week 5 Discussion question Recently, Australia experienced severe, widespread bushfires. Australia has experienced destructive bushfires in the past, but what made the recent fires different? How was climate change a factor, and what impact did the fires have on the wildlife of Australia? How would you describe the overall mood in Australia as it heads toward another fire season?

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