Global warming's impact on South Florida

If global warming continues at the current pace, South Florida's climate could look pretty different by the end of this century, according to a new study.

Likely consequences include: a 5-7 degree temperature increase, less rain, rising sea levels and profound ecological changes in the Everglades, according to the Miami Herald.

The study, published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is one of the first to predict local effects of global warming.

Some of the most affected areas, the study found, are in tropical and sub-tropical regions, including South Florida. While temperatures could rise, rainfall is also expected to drop.

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- David Adams