Climate Change: A Global Crisis in 2025 - Captured by Associated Press Photographers
Climate change has had a devastating impact on communities worldwide in 2025, as captured by Associated Press photographers. From the scorching heat at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park, California, to the almost dry Aume River in Saint-Fraigne, France, the effects of climate change are evident. Local farmer Turkan Ozkan mourns the loss of her animals in a fire in Guzelyeli, Turkey, while the Mura Indigenous community navigates the Lago do Soares village in Brazil. The destruction caused by rising sea levels is seen in Avegadzi, Ghana, where Afeli Bernice Adzo stands amidst the ruins of her family home. Scientists and veterinarians in Colombia capture a pink river dolphin for health checks, highlighting the impact on wildlife. In Lockport, Kentucky, Wanona Harp rescues a stranded cat from floodwaters, showcasing the human-animal bond in times of crisis. Mamadou Gueye, a farmer in Senegal, guards his peanut fields after losing his hand in a cattle dispute. The conservation efforts at the Abufari Biological Reserve in Brazil are captured as environmental agents monitor turtle hatchlings. In Colombia, Luciane Mengual, an Indigenous woman from the Wayuu community, poses with her baby, representing the resilience of Indigenous communities. The devastation caused by floods in Sudan is evident as a farmer carries his livestock through the destruction in Wad Ramli village. In India, members of the Gadaba Indigenous communities gather tendu leaves for sale, showcasing their connection to the land. Cows wade through floodwaters in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, highlighting the impact on agriculture. The People's Summit in Brazil brings together Indigenous groups to address climate change issues. In Charleston, South Carolina, Schuyler Clogston and Agnes Suárez observe moths attracted to light, showcasing the impact on ecosystems. Cassandra Garduño cleans a canal in San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico City, preserving the ancient Aztec farming tradition. The Navajo Scouts firefighter crew clears debris from a landslide in Altadena, California, while fisherman Sunil Kumar removes weeds from Doddajala Lake in India. Young Indigenous guards play on remnants of a military defense barrier in Colombia, reflecting on the region's history. Women in Tsokomey, Ghana, open freshly cooked oysters, highlighting the impact on local livelihoods. Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California, as Navy officers assist residents in flooded streets in Poza Rica, Mexico. The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Petit Goave, Haiti, brings mourning and loss to the community. Arturo Huidobro removes dead pigs from a farm in Poza Rica, Mexico, following heavy rainfall. In Ladakh, India, Tanzin Dolma and Punchuk Namdol carry out daily tasks amidst the changing climate. Baby ostriches seek shelter in a barn after flooding in Bend, Texas, showcasing the impact on wildlife. The Lion Intervention Brigade patrols Niokolo Koba National Park in Senegal to protect wildlife. In the Philippines, Judy Bertuso and Apollo seek shelter from Typhoon Fung-wong in an evacuation center. Olsjen Mucobega evacuates a sheep from a wildfire in Patras, Greece, highlighting the impact on agriculture. The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Black River, Jamaica, shows the resilience of communities in the face of disaster. Ari Rivera and Anderson Hao embrace in front of their destroyed home in Altadena, California, reflecting on the impact of climate change on families. Gentoo penguins and orcas in Antarctica navigate the changing landscape, showcasing the impact of climate change on polar regions. The crew aboard a ship observes icebergs and whales near Yalour Islands in Antarctica, highlighting the fragile ecosystem of the region.