Net Zero

Net Zero

Author: Brian Barnes February 6, 2023 Duration: 26:24

Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.

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.


Hosted by Brian Barnes, South of 2 Degrees-The Science Behind Climate Change is an award-winning exploration of the data shaping our planet's future. This isn't about sensational headlines or political talking points; it's about the fundamental research conducted in labs, field stations, and ice cores. Each episode focuses on a specific piece of the climate puzzle, breaking down complex studies on atmospheric chemistry, ocean currents, ecosystem shifts, and energy technology into clear, engaging conversations. Barnes acts as a guide, interviewing the researchers who are collecting the evidence and explaining what their findings actually mean for our world. The goal is to build a shared understanding rooted in evidence, cutting through the noise to examine the mechanisms of a warming world. You'll hear detailed discussions on topics like permafrost thaw feedback loops, the real-world efficiency of new solar cells, or the economic models underpinning climate policy. This podcast provides the substantive foundation often missing from public debate, offering listeners the tools to form their own educated perspectives. It’s for anyone who feels overwhelmed by conflicting information and seeks a reliable, science-first resource. By placing rigorous scientific inquiry at the center of the dialogue, South of 2 Degrees empowers a more informed and nuanced global conversation on the defining challenge of our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

South of 2 Degrees - The Science Behind Climate Change
Podcast Episodes
The CFC Mystery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.A look into where a mystery source of the banned substance CFC-11 under the Montreal Protocol may be coming from.
Climate Coordination [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.Are we truly coordinating our actions to address anthropogenic Climate Change or are we just a multitude of different actors taking our own path…
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:45
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.A look at glacial lake outburst floods and a groundbreaking paper applying attribution science to better understand if they are influenced by Cli…
30 by 30 - The New Climate Target [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.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 his…
Climate Change & Data Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:30
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.Season 2 opener as well as an interview with South of 2 Degree's new lead data scientist
How to Talk About Climate Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:36
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:24
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.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…
Fires in the Taiga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:00
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.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? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:06
Care about climate or want us to break something down? Just send us a text.A look at the performance of EU cities party to the EU Covenant of Mayors with regards to reducing emission and some fascinating extrapolations f…