Nimo Omer, assistant editor of First Edition, for you

Good morning. Nimo Omer here, assistant editor of First Edition. If you’re (understandably) very worried about the climate crisis, following the heatwaves sweeping the UK and much of Europe, then here’s a piece that might give you the little bit of optimism you need: Neelam Tailor spoke to the Gen-Zers who think that actually, things will be alright in the end. Stay hydrated, and keep scrolling for the rest of this week’s uplifting news from our First Edition newsletter. July 17

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