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The Last Drop: Solving the World's Water Crisis

The Last Drop: Solving the World's Water Crisis

Water scarcity is the next big climate crisis. What led us to this point, and how can we turn things around before it’s too late?

2023

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We Need To Talk About Degrowth: Part II

On how to make it happen.

Nov 21, 2024

We Need To Talk About Degrowth: Part II

Nov 21, 2024

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We Need To Talk About Degrowth: Part I

On the need for Degrowth, Post-Growth, and a new economic model.

Jun 2

We Need To Talk About Degrowth: Part I

Jun 2

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The New Climate: Updated Submission Guidelines

Writers — read these guidelines before submitting.

Oct 29

The New Climate: Updated Submission Guidelines

Oct 29

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I Wrote A Book About Water: Here’s What I Learned

Over three years in the making, and the conclusions I reached surprised even me.

Jun 26, 2023

I Wrote A Book About Water: Here’s What I Learned

Jun 26, 2023

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The New Climate. New(s)letter #21

Windows 10’s e-waste mountain, circular economy Black Mirror-style, sharing beef couscous and the ski season that never was.

5d ago

The New Climate. New(s)letter #21

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Did The Drought of 2025 Surpass the Summer of ‘76?

As Britain recovers from one of its driest years in memory — was it like the Summer of 1976 for you?

Oct 22

Did The Drought of 2025 Surpass the Summer of ‘76?

Oct 22

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The New Climate. New(s)letter #20

Going in circles: the economy, food choices, composting and weather patterns

Sep 30

The New Climate. New(s)letter #20

Sep 30

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The New Climate. New(s)letter #19

Hay fever, holidays and heat: it must be The New Climate Newsletter summer special!

Aug 1

The New Climate. New(s)letter #19

Aug 1

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The Benefits of Letting your Lawn Go Wild

I took part in a wildflower charity’s ‘No Mow May’ campaign, and discovered a surprising bounty of benefits.

May 15

The Benefits of Letting your Lawn Go Wild

May 15

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The New Climate. New(s)letter #18

Ask not what you can do for your country…

Apr 30

The New Climate. New(s)letter #18

Apr 30

Tim Smedley

Tim Smedley

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Environment writer for the BBC, Guardian, Times etc. Books: Clearing The Air (2019) and The Last Drop (out now!). Editor of https://medium.com/the-new-climate.

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