In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world

Around the globe, Associated Press photographers in 2024 documented what scientists on Friday said was the hottest year on record, the latest in a long string of heat milestones that have been shattered in recent years as the burning of gas, coal and oil accelerate global warming. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “The heat bleeds out the life of one of the most important rivers in the world, the Amazon River. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “The heat I had feared arrived on Day 3 of the Summer Olympics in Paris. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “I chose this photo because it shows that humans are not the only ones affected by the heat. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print “I chose this photo because it’s surprising to see Christmas lights with a raging wildfire in the same frame.