The 1.5C warming limit was breached last year, climate scientists have warned. Prof Sir Bob Watson, a former chair of the UN's climate body, told the BBC Radio 4's Today Programme: “ This far exceeds anything that is acceptable. Look what's happened this year with only 1.5C - we've seen floods, we've seen droughts, we've seen heatwaves and wildfires all over the world."
For residents in Britain, a climate disaster could cause major changes to our cities and our way of lives. Increased flood, coastal erosion, heatwaves and more extreme weather events could all be a result.
But what would this look like? We asked AI image generator NightCafe to show how 11 cities could be changed in 50 years by climate change.
But what would this look like? We asked AI image generator NightCafe to show how 11 cities could be changed in 50 years by climate change.
![ChatGPT warns: “Leeds is likely to experience warmer temperatures throughout the year. Heatwaves may become more frequent and intense, especially during the summer months. The River Aire, which flows through Leeds, could see more frequent and severe flooding due to increased rainfall and storm events.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Leeds could look like in 50 years above.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/18/13/01/Leeds%20climate%20change.jpg.jpg?trim=29,0,99,0&crop=&width=512)
5. Leeds
ChatGPT warns: “Leeds is likely to experience warmer temperatures throughout the year. Heatwaves may become more frequent and intense, especially during the summer months. The River Aire, which flows through Leeds, could see more frequent and severe flooding due to increased rainfall and storm events.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Leeds could look like in 50 years above. | NightCafePhoto: NightCafe
![ChatGPT warns: “London is expected to experience hotter summers and milder winters. Heatwaves could become more frequent and severe, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues and impacting daily life.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on London could look like in 50 years above.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/18/13/03/London%20climate%20change.jpg.jpg?trim=41,0,87,0&crop=&width=512)
6. London
ChatGPT warns: “London is expected to experience hotter summers and milder winters. Heatwaves could become more frequent and severe, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues and impacting daily life.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on London could look like in 50 years above. | NightCafePhoto: NightCafe
![ChatGPT warns: “Portsmouth is highly vulnerable to sea level rise and storm surges due to its low-lying coastal position. Rising sea levels can lead to more frequent and severe coastal flooding, threatening homes, businesses, and infrastructure.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Portsmouth could look like in 50 years above.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/18/13/04/Portsmouth%20climate%20change.jpg.jpg?trim=40,0,88,0&crop=&width=512)
7. Portsmouth
ChatGPT warns: “Portsmouth is highly vulnerable to sea level rise and storm surges due to its low-lying coastal position. Rising sea levels can lead to more frequent and severe coastal flooding, threatening homes, businesses, and infrastructure.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Portsmouth could look like in 50 years above. | NightCafePhoto: NightCafe
![ChatGPT warns: “Preston is situated near the River Ribble and has experienced significant flooding in the past. Climate change is expected to lead to heavier and more frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of river flooding.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Preston could look like in 50 years above.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/18/13/22/Preston%20climate%20change.jpg.jpg?trim=18,0,110,0&crop=&width=512)
8. Preston
ChatGPT warns: “Preston is situated near the River Ribble and has experienced significant flooding in the past. Climate change is expected to lead to heavier and more frequent rainfall, increasing the risk of river flooding.” NightCafe has offered a look at what the impact of climate change on Preston could look like in 50 years above. | NightCafePhoto: NightCafe