**Global Temperature Record on Track to Be Broken**
Last year, many climate scientists thought that the end of El Nino would bring slightly cooler temperatures in 2024. But that’s not happening.
In fact, this year is expected to be even warmer than last year. The global average temperature record set in 2023 will likely be broken. This means more extreme weather events like powerful hurricanes, floods, and wildfires are on the way.
**Stories of a Changing Earth**
Photographers from the Associated Press have been capturing the effects of climate change all around the world. They’ve taken pictures that show how people’s lives are being changed by rising sea levels, heatwaves, and other extreme weather events.
**January: A Month of Change**
In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, salty water from the Pacific Ocean is making it harder for farmers to grow crops. This is affecting many people who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods.
In Tahiti, a coral reef was damaged when giant structures were built for the Paris Olympics. The reef is important for sea creatures and for the island’s people.
**Photos from Around the World**
Here are some photos that show what life is like in a changing world:
* A worker inspecting a structure being built on a coral reef in Tahiti.
* A family living on a houseboat in Vietnam, with their home surrounded by salty water from the Pacific Ocean.
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