Warmer summers and wetter winters are what Londoners can look forward to in the future, according to a new report.

The research, entitled London's Warming, expects global climate changes to have a massive impact on life in the capital.

It predicts increases in air pollution and even more uncomfortable journeys on the Tube due to rising temperatures.

The study, which was commissioned by the London Climate Change Partnership, was unveiled by the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, and Environment Minister Michael Meacher.

'Huge pressure'

It shows summers are expected to become hotter and winters warmer but wetter.

By 2050 London's summer temperatures will be up to 3.5C hotter.

But in the winter rainfall is expected to increase by 10 to 20% and there will be a 50 to 100% decrease in snowfall.

Mr Livingstone said: "Climate change will impact on just about every aspect of life in the city, from the way we work to the look of our parks and gardens.

Tourism benefit

"The size of this city's population means that there's already huge pressure on our resources, so we have to plan properly and strategically to deal with these new demands."

London's tourism and finance sectors will also feel the impact of the climate change.

Tourism may benefit as the warmer weather could attract more visitors to the city.

But the insurance industry could experience an increase in claims due to storms and floods.

When torrential rain struck London in August it caused major problems.

Mainline train stations were forced to close and Tube services were severley disrupted.