#43 - The Last Drop: Solving the World’s Water Crisis

Mike is joined by award-winning environmental journalist, Tim Smedley, to discuss his fascinating new book 'The Last Drop: Solving the World's Water Crisis'. In 'The Last Drop', Tim meets experts, victims, activists and pioneers to find out how we can mend the water table that our survival depends upon. Offering a fascinating, universally relevant account of the environmental and human factors that have led us to this point, and suggesting practical ways to address the crisis, before it’s too late.

 

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Timestamps

 

0:00 - Introductions and hellos 

4:00 - How has the reaction been to 'The Last Drop' and what motivated Tim to write a book about water 

7:33 - What shocked Tim most about the water crises around the world

9:56 - The seriousness of the situation and the importance of solutions and optimism 

14:00 - The importance of personal choices when it comes to water usage

16:23 - The humour in the book 

20:32 - Tim’s personal water usage 

25:00 - Final reflections and farewell 

 

 

Shownotes

Droughtcast 

The Last Drop