Benedict Cumberbatch's Climate Warning: "We Are in the Last Grab of the Extraction Era"

Benedict Cumberbatch has gathered experts from around the world for a new documentary about healing the planet. The film, *How to Live on Earth*, features voices ranging from a former Obama chef to a big cat researcher. Speaking from a hotel room in Soho during a record-breaking heatwave, Cumberbatch said the timing of the film's release was fitting. "The irony is not lost on anyone," he said. "We're living in the results of climate breakdown, so stepping outside is – literally – a call to action." The actor discussed climate skeptics, the illegal trade in elephant tusks, and the environmental benefits of eating venison. He described the current period as "the last grab of the extraction era." According to a report co-authored by the Met Office, the summer heat led to 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales, with nature, farming, and water supplies all under severe strain.