The extreme weather so far experienced around the world in 2024 has led scientists to declare a "climate crisis." Exceptional rainfall, heat, droughts, and wildfires have all decimated land and property and claimed thousands of lives. The impact on the environment, meanwhile, has been catastrophic, with entire ecosystems left in danger of collapse. And just recently, the devasting floods that swept across Central Europe have only served to heighten the consequences of climate change. So, where in the world is this climate crisis hitting hardest?
Click through this gallery and discover the places impacted the most.