116: How Nuclear Can Power the AI Revolution Sustainably
Artificial Intelligence is fueling a surge in global electricity demand — with data centers emerging as one of the fastest-growing energy co...
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Mission Shunya (Shunya=Zero) is all about the transition to a zero carbon economy. The podcast features conversations related to clean-tech and sustainability. A new podcast episode is relea...
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115: Plasma confinement & the future of fusion ft. Katarina Bendtz, Novatron Fusion
Nuclear fusion is often described as the holy grail of clean energy — but why has it remained so elusive, and what makes plasma confinement...
114: Engineering Nuclear Safety: Risk, Reliability, and the Role of PRA
What does it take to build trust in nuclear energy? Behind every advanced reactor design, every regulatory approval, and every safety system...
113: Renaissance of Fusion: Francesco Volpe on Reinventing Nuclear Energy
In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast, we enter the world of nuclear fusion startups — where physics meets entrepreneurial grit. Joi...
112: Inside the World Nuclear Association: Global Perspectives on Nuclear’s Role in the Energy Transition ft. Dr Sama Bilbao y León
In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast’s nuclear energy series, we step into the global arena with Dr. Sama Bilbao y León , Director...
111: The Case for Nuclear: Myths, Facts, and Its Role in a Zero-Carbon Future ft. Richard Ollington, Radiant Energy Group
Nuclear energy has long stood at the intersection of promise and controversy. From concerns over safety and public perception to its evolvin...
110: Nuclear Energy 101: Science, Safety & Its Role in a Net-Zero Future ft. Dr. Paul Cosgrove, Cambridge Nuclear Energy Centre
What exactly is nuclear energy? How do nuclear power plants work? And are the concerns about safety still valid today? In this foundational...
109: Why Nuclear? Why Now? Setting the Stage for a New Energy Conversation
In this solo kickoff to a brand new series, host Girish Shivakumar takes listeners on a personal journey — from joining the renewable energy...
108: ESG & Finance in a Changing Political Climate ft. Gabriel Thoumi,CFA
In this insightful episode of Mission Shunya, host Girish Shivakumar welcomes Gabriel Thoumi, CEO of Responsible Alpha, to discuss the growi...
107: Net-Zero transition & challenges in building retro-fit ft.The Crown Estate
What do you do if you're one of the largest asset owners in your region, yet still have a commitment to a net-zero transition? While buildin...
106: Zero-carbon bio-cement and bio-concrete ft. Prometheus Materials
Building materials are key components in assessing the net carbon impact of construction sector and in recent times there are a bunch of ear...
105: Decarbonisation in Construction: What are the key drivers and enablers?
"Did you know that the construction industry/the built environment is responsible for nearly 30-40% of global carbon emissions? Yes, that is...
104: Breaking Ground: ESG and the Path to Net-Zero Construction
"Did you know that the construction industry/the built environment is responsible for nearly 30-40% of global carbon emissions? Yes, that is...
103: The other side of ESG: A tough road ahead. ft. Gabriel Thoumi, Responsible Alpha (Part 3 of 3)
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) related discussions is happening across the board but not everyone is keen. So what is holding us ba...
102: How are businesses navigating the ESG landscape? ft. Tomoo Machiba, Zeroboard (Part 2 of 3)
On this second of a three part series around ESG we look at “How are businesses navigating the ESG landscape?”. Tomoo Machib from Zeroboard...
101: What is ESG all about? Part 1 of 3
ESG is everywhere, but what is it all about? What is the big deal? Why are companies worried about ESG implementation? How does this play in...
100: Hit Rewind: Interviewed by TerreGeneration
Mission Shunya hits ‘100’ and it’s time to hit rewind and look back at the journey so far, the highs, the lows and everything in between. On...
99: Converting a bike into an e-bike with an add-on ft. Som Ray, Clip
Are you looking to upgrade your bike to an e-bike? Well, you don’t have to buy a new one; all you need is a ‘Clip’. On this week’s episode S...
98: Tapping community solar for commercial & industrial sector ft. Gabriel Phillips, Catalyst Power
What is community solar? How can commercial & industrial (C&I) sector players leverage this asset to cut down on energy bills? All this and...
97: Converting waste into a plastic substitute ft. Rachel Barr, UBQ Materials
Waste is ubiquitous, can solutions be ubiquitous too? Well, it can be, if the solution conceptualized by UBQ Materials is scaled up accordin...