Tim Smedley

Tim Smedley is a British journalist and author who writes about environmental issues with clarity, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking. He contributes to the Financial Times, the BBC, and other outlets. Clearing the Air examines the global crisis of air pollution — one of the world's leading causes of preventable death — and the solutions that exist to tackle it. Smedley's reporting takes him from the most polluted cities in the world to the places where clean air innovations are being pioneered, making a compelling case that the problem is solvable if we choose to act. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers an important, accessible work of environmental journalism. Smedley's work appeals to anyone concerned about public health, the environment, and the practical steps that can make the air we all breathe cleaner and safer.