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Dedicated to bringing scientific research to the forefront of the climate conversation in order to help individuals around the globe, regardless of political affiliation, make informed decisions on the greatest issue of our generation.

Brian Barnes


    • Feb 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES

    5 from 45 ratings Listeners of South of 2 Degrees that love the show mention: climate change, understandable, brian, science, facts, ready, appreciate, looking forward.


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    The South of 2 Degrees podcast is an amazing platform that focuses on the pressing issue of climate change. As the host of this podcast, I cannot help but feel a sense of awe and importance in discussing such a crucial topic. What sets this podcast apart is its refusal to advertise, accept donations, or seek sponsorships. The only way to support this show is by leaving a review, which they greatly appreciate. This commitment to independence and integrity adds a level of credibility that is hard to find in other podcasts.

    One of the best aspects of The South of 2 Degrees podcast is their dedication to providing pure climate facts and scientific research without any form of propaganda. It is refreshing to listen to a show that prioritizes science over opinion and aims to help people better understand anthropogenic climate change. The team behind this podcast carefully curates information from trusted scientific sources, ensuring that listeners are presented with accurate and reliable data.

    Another positive aspect of this podcast is its ability to present complex scientific concepts in a concise and understandable manner. The hosts go above and beyond to break down complicated ideas into relatable terms, making it accessible for listeners from all backgrounds. Additionally, the inclusion of corny jokes adds a touch of lightheartedness to an otherwise serious topic, making the podcast engaging and enjoyable.

    While there are many strengths to The South of 2 Degrees podcast, one aspect that may be seen as a downside for some is its clear bias towards science-based information. If you believe in alternative facts or have opposing views on climate change, this podcast may not resonate with you. However, for those who are open-minded and interested in learning about the realities of climate change from reputable sources, this show provides valuable insights.

    In conclusion, The South of 2 Degrees podcast is an exceptional platform that delivers concise, understandable, and unbiased information about climate change. With their commitment to presenting trusted scientific research and their refusal to accept sponsorships or donations, this podcast stands out as a reliable and credible source of information. Whether you are already well-versed in climate change or just beginning to explore the topic, this podcast is a valuable resource that is both informative and entertaining.



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    Latest episodes from South of 2 Degrees

    COP28 & 2023 - a Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 26:22


    Join host Brian Barnes as we kick off a new season, diving straight into the climate challenges and breakthroughs of 2023 and what to expect in 2024. From COP28 to the underlying causes and research of the most impactful aspects of climate change - this episode hits it all.So2D isn't just talk; it's about bringing unfiltered science into the spotlight and making sense of what it means for our planet. This season, think of us as your climate compass, guiding you through the noise with facts, insights, and a bit of fun. Tune into “S4E1 COP28” for a no-nonsense take on the climate conversation that's as engaging as it is enlightening. Ready to get informed and inspired?

    Season 3 Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 27:02


    A look at where both the South of 2 Degrees podcast and the climate conversation has been over the past 3 years and where both are going. Plus a quick look at climate change related events that you will likely hear about over the next several months.**Season 4 is coming in the Fall (Spring for the Global South) of 2023**email: podcast@southof2degrees.org for feedback

    Glaciers, Expeditions, & the Amazing Dr. HeÏdi Sevestre Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 31:18


    A fun loving yet serious conversation with the inaugural Shackleton Award winner and research scientist, Dr. Heïdi Sevestre - covering glaciers, Climate Change, science communication, and her newly released book.

    Glaciers, Expeditions, & the Amazing Dr. HeÏdi Sevestre Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 26:42


    An incredible conversation with the inaugural Shackleton Award winner and research scientist, Dr. Heïdi Sevestre - covering glaciology, modern day expeditions, and her emphatic love of ice - all against the backdrop of fighting anthropogenic Climate Change.

    The High Seas Treaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 24:32 Transcription Available


    A deep dive into the new United Nation's Treaty on the High Seas (officially Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction or BBNJ) and how this  groundbreaking agreement will protect biodiversity through the establishment of marine protected areas, but also assist us all as we look to fight Climate Change & the ongoing climate crisis.

    Net Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 26:24


    An approachable yet informative look at Net Zero - what it actually means, where it has gone tragically wrong, and how it can actually be structured to be an effective goal as we fight anthropogenic Climate Change.

    President Whipps, the President of Palau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 43:23


    Indigenous voices are critical to hear & elevating them is of crucial importance!An exclusive interview with a Head of State discussing his vision as both a leader on the world stage & and advocate for his fellow native people of Paula as he works to fight the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.This is a collaborative interview between Brian Barnes of South of 2 Degrees and Cait Bagby of the Guilty Greenie podcast released originally under Climate Collab with special guest, his Excellency, the President of Palau, President Whipps

    The One & Only - Dr. Sylvia Earle part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 25:21


    The second half of the exclusive 1:1 interview with world renown oceanographer & National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Sylvia Earle  discusses her latest book, her frustration with how we view and treat the ocean, #climatechange, and where she finds hope as she looks to the future.

    The Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 26:22


    A look at three stories underlying the importance Climate Change, biodiversity loss, and the natural systems around us as South of 2 Degrees kicks off it's 3rd season.

    The One & Only - Dr. Sylvia Earle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 36:00


    World renown oceanographer & National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Sylvia Earle in an exclusive 1:1 interview discusses #climatechange, what it was like to be one of the first in the world to experience scuba, and what is the best thing you can do to make a difference.

    COP26 Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 18:34


    A look at COP26 - Why do we have it? What actually happens there? And what can we realistically expect as outcomes?

    The IPCC Report: Part 1

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 24:54


    Climate Change - w/ Dr. Kimberley Rain Miner part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 23:30


    Part 2 of a conversation with world renown climate scientist Dr. Miner tackling Zombie Fires & what it means to be a role model for young women.

    Climate Change - w/ Dr. Kimberley Rain Miner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 23:51


    A broad ranging interview with one of the world's leading climate scientists, professor, and researcher - Dr. Kimberley Rain Miner talking about Climate Change, protecting the environment, groundbreaking research, and even a National Geographic Mt. Everest expedition.

    The Social Cost of Methane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 15:00


    A look at the lesser studied social cost of one of the most potent greenhouse gases & what that cost looks like when applied justly around the world.

    Climate Change & The National Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 20:08


    A look at the US National Parks, their importance for scientific research & their future in a world affected by Climate Change

    Earth Day 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 19:38


    A look at 1 year of South of 2 Degrees as well as Earth Day news highlights from around the globe.

    The Social Science of Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 18:04


    Adapted from part of a broader speech Brian gave at NASA, this is a deep dive into how the social sciences can be leveraged to encourage pro-environmental behavior and better address anthropogenic Climate Change

    The CFC Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 17:00


    A look into where a mystery source of the banned substance CFC-11 under the Montreal Protocol may be coming from.

    Climate Coordination

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 15:14


    Are we truly coordinating our actions to address anthropogenic Climate Change or are we just a multitude of different actors taking our own path to solve a common problem?

    Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 18:45


    A look at glacial lake outburst floods and a groundbreaking paper applying attribution science to better understand if they are influenced by Climate Change

    30 by 30 - The New Climate Target

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 20:38


    A look at the 30 by 30 strategy to address the conservation of biological diversity in a world affected by anthropogenic Climate Change, it's history, scientific underpinnings and future.

    Climate Change & Data Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 22:30


    Season 2 opener as well as an interview with South of 2 Degree's new lead data scientist

    How to Talk About Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 19:02


    A discussion on how to talk about climate change using both social science along with climate science in a way that invites others in.

    The Paris Accord & Where the United States Stands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 15:36


    A look at the Paris Accord, what the commitment really is and where the US stands today after leaving the Accord.

    The Siberian Heatwave of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 14:24


    A look at the temperature trends across the first two thirds of 2020 in the Siberian Arctic giving rise to the conditions that led to the record breaking temperature spike on June 20, 2020 in the town of Verkhoyansk.

    Fires in the Taiga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 16:00


    A look at how fires in the North American Taiga shape the biome and how the Fire Weather Index misses the mark when forecasting carbon combustion.

    Are EU Mayors Leading the Fight on Climate Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 15:06


    A look at the performance of EU cities party to the EU Covenant of Mayors with regards to reducing emission and some fascinating extrapolations from the analysis

    Show Update & Look to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 8:40


    An update on the show, a look at where it's going and addressing listener feedback

    India's Renewable Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 15:31


    A look into the potential of India to lead in the renewable transition to fight anthropogenic Climate Change.

    What Stands In Our Way - Part 3: Breaking Down Deniers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 21:48


    A scientific look at the structure of the arguments climate delayers and climate deniers use to attempt to refute the body of scientific fact.

    What Stands In Our Way - Part 2: Social Determinants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 16:54


    The second of a three part series examining the three major obstacles that stand in the way of addressing anthropogenic climate change - the second being the six main social determinants.

    What Stands In Our Way - Part 1: The Economics of Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 21:46


    The first of a three part series examining the three major obstacles that stand in the way of addressing anthropogenic climate change - beginning with the economics of it.

    An Update on the California Wildfires

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 9:18


    An abbreviated show providing an update of the August 2020 California wildfires

    The Last Days of the Greenland Ice Sheet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 16:34


    A look at the future of the Greenland Ice Sheet as well as a dedication to the memory of Dr. Konrad Steffen

    Sustainable Fishing in the Era of Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 18:24


    A discussion on sustainable fishing, climate justice & telecoupling in the age of anthropogenic climate change.

    Regenerative Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 19:52


    An overview of what Regen Ag is and how it can help us in the fight to prevent anthropogenic climate change.

    Persistence of the Polar Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 16:46


    A look into the life of polar bears in the world of anthropogenic climate change.

    BECCS Bio-Energy w/ Carbon Capture & Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 15:54


    A look into BECCS technology and how it can help mitigate anthropogenic climate change.

    Geoengineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 14:38


    A look at some of the common Carbon Dioxide Reduction systems, and how we perceive them.

    Climate vs Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 17:02


    An in-depth look at the difference between climate and weather and how we perceive it in our own mind.

    Arctic Amplification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 17:10


    A deep dive into the dramatic weather of the Arctic as a result of anthropogenic climate change.

    Climate Connectivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 16:52


    An in depth look at climate connectivity, its loss, implications and what we can do to stop it.

    Fighting Climate Change with Green Sand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 16:34


    A look at how Olivine could be used on fields or beaches to significantly reduce anthropogenic climate change.

    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 15:24


    A look at both the micro and macro level of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and a recent study that produced the first ever 3-D of it.

    COVID-19 & it's affect on Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 13:08


    A look at how the global pandemic and shelter at home orders have affected global CO2 emissions.

    The Montreal Protocol Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 14:00


    A look at climate driven forces and how they have changed as a result of the Montreal Protocol

    A Deep Dive into the Australian Bushfires of 2019/2020

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2020 13:52


    A look at three separate scientific papers from 2019 & 2020 looking at how anthropogenic climate change affected the Australian bushfires of 2019/2020

    Climate Change 101 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 18:00


    A brief dive into the main greenhouse gases, global climate accords, and what 1.5 degrees Celsius really means.

    Climate Change 101 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 13:32


    Dive into how you the listener fit into the climate conversation as well as the first half of a crash course on climate change

    South of 2 Degrees Podcast Primer

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 9:37


    A primer for the climate conversation coming on the South of 2 Degrees podcast

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