Episodes
Exploring AI's Transformative Role in Science Communication with Dr. Mike SchaeferIn this episode of South of Two Degrees, host Brian Barnes discusses the urgent issues of climate change and the evolving role of AI in science communication with Dr. Mike Schaefer, a professor at the University of Zurich. They cover the importance of AI in enhancing science communication, the ethical challenges it presents, and the potential for AI to democratize and decolonize the field. Dr. Schaefer shares in...
Published 06/06/24
Únete al anfitrión Alejandro Innovado, una personalidad de IA creada para traerte la versión en inglés de este podcast en español mientras comenzamos una nueva temporada, sumergiéndonos directamente en los desafíos climáticos y los avances de 2023 y qué esperar en 2024. Desde la COP28 hasta las causas subyacentes y la investigación de los aspectos más impactantes del cambio climático, este episodio lo abarca todo.So2D no es solo charla; se trata de traer la ciencia sin filtros al primer plano...
Published 05/07/24
Rejoignez l'animatrice Sophie Synthétique, la personnalité IA française de South of 2 Degrees, alors que nous lançons une nouvelle saison, plongeant directement dans les défis et avancées climatiques de 2023 et ce à quoi s'attendre en 2024. De la COP28 aux causes sous-jacentes et recherches sur les aspects les plus impactants du changement climatique - cet épisode couvre tout. South of 2 Degrees n'est pas juste une discussion ; il s'agit de mettre en avant la science non filtrée et de...
Published 04/12/24
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,...
Published 02/28/24
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: [email protected] for feedback
Published 07/08/23
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.
Published 05/26/23
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.
Published 05/20/23
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.
Published 04/07/23
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.
Published 02/06/23
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...
Published 11/08/22
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.
Published 10/07/22
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.
Published 09/29/22
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.
Published 09/22/22
A look at COP26 - Why do we have it? What actually happens there? And what can we realistically expect as outcomes?
Published 10/29/21
A summary of AR6 by the IPCC working group 1. 
Published 08/13/21
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.
Published 06/12/21
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.
Published 06/03/21
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.
Published 05/21/21
A look at the US National Parks, their importance for scientific research & their future in a world affected by Climate Change
Published 05/07/21
A look at 1 year of South of 2 Degrees as well as Earth Day news highlights from around the globe.
Published 04/24/21
Adapted from a 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
Published 04/09/21
A look into where a mystery source of the banned substance CFC-11 under the Montreal Protocol may be coming from.
Published 03/20/21
Are we truly coordinating to address anthropogenic Climate Change or are we just a multitude of different actors taking our own path to solve a common problem?
Published 02/26/21
A look at glacial lake outburst floods and a groundbreaking paper applying attribution science to better understand if they are influenced by Climate Change
Published 02/19/21