Episode 041 | Ben Shread-Hewitt: Navigating the Overshoot Era

Ben Shread-Hewitt, climate researcher and geopolitical analyst, joins Craig Applegath to argue that climate change is no longer a future threat but a present reality reshaping politics, economies, and the built environment. The conversation covers three urgent topics: Derailment Risk, the idea that escalating climate impacts can actively undermine mitigation efforts; the Overshoot Era, where societies must simultaneously manage impacts, cut emissions, and strengthen resilience; and why fairness is not optional but a core resilience strategy. Ben is co-creator of the documentary podcast Overshoot: Navigating the World Beyond 1.5°C and author of the Geopolitical Climate newsletter. His research sits at the intersection of climate science, geopolitics, and systems risk. This conversation is essential listening for anyone designing, planning, or building for a world where climate disruption is a permanent condition.