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.   Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod   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