but still sentenced Rhodes and the others to prison terms shorter than what prosecutors were seeking

droughts and compound events.It is likely that the most recent decade is as warm as any period since the last interlude between Ice Ages 125.

Scenarios with low emissions would have rapid and sustained effects to limit human-caused climate change.The models also account for the potential impact of solar activity and volcanoes.which poses athreat to coral and other sea life.

areas vulnerable to water stress and fire will continue to plunge deeper into drought.Germany hardest hit by worst flooding in Europes history 02:18 As we now approach the peak of hurricane season.

This means if we stop pumping carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

It also notes that marine heat waves unusually high temperatures in ocean waters have nearly doubled since the 1980s.A storm that has sustained winds of 39 mph earns a name.

NOAA/AFP via Getty ImagesIt was expected to pivot north Saturday.David Guzman/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 5 Heavy rainfall in association with Hilary is expected to impact the Southwestern United States through next Wednesday.

5 The Mexican government also extended its hurricane watch and tropical storm warning northward for parts of Baja California Sur state.More On: hurricanes Hurricane Otis leaves nearly 100 people dead or missing in Mexico Hurricane Otis death toll up to 43.