Mission Shunya
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 released every fortnight. Experts from around the world are featured along with people whose businesses and actions are having a positive impact and aims to inspire every individual take action to do their bit for the planet. Renewable energy, electric vehicles, sustainable development, climate change, circular economy are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Logo - H. Neve | Pics Credit - TerreGeneration | Prema | Unsplash | Guests | Theme Music - C. Henry
Episodes
In this final episode of the Mission Shunya nuclear energy series, I speak with Ruan Steyn, a nuclear energy expert, about the role nuclear power could play in supporting the AI revolution.
We discuss:
⚡ The s...
In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast, we speak with Dr. Katarina Bendtz, a computational physicist at Novatron Fusion Group, a Swedish startup developing a radically different approach to magnetic confinement.
We dive into:
⚛️ The ...
In this episode, we sit down with Jenifer Avellaneda Díaz, a PRA & Risk Analysis Engineer, to explore the foundational role PRA plays in the nuclear sector. From its evolution...
Joining me is Francesco Volpe, founder and CEO of Renaissance Fusion, a European company working to build the first commercial stellarator fusion reactor. Unlike the massive, government-led projects like ITER, Renaissance Fusion is a leaner, more agile operation — focused on new magn...
From COP28’s commitment to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 to regional differences in policy, deployment, and public perception, Dr. Sama brings a global systems-level view to ...
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In this foundational episode of the Mission Shunya nuclear series, host Girish Shivakumar sits down with Dr Paul Cosgrove, nuclear energy researcher from the University of Cambridge to unpack the basics. From the science of nuclear fission to modern safety protocols and global shifts in energy policy...
Why is nuclear suddenly back on the agenda for governments and tech giants? What has changed between 2011 and 2025? And why is this often-controversial topic essential to understa...
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In this episode, Kyle Gray, the lead at The Crown Estate, shares insights into their journey toward net-zero and the hurdles they face. Joining Girish Shivakumar, Kyle discusses the trade-offs, the e...
Loren Burnett, President, CEO and Co-founder, Prometheus Materials joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation to share their innovation which is inspired by the composition of coral and seashells...
On this episode Tercia Jansen Van Vuuren a global expert and a practitioner of sustainable practices in the construction shares her experience, views and a lot more as we try t...
Jack Wardale, Director at Terra Instinct joins us for the inaugural episode on this series to build on from our earlier conversations around ESG and lay the foundation to under...
Gabriel Thoumi, President & CEO of Responsible Alpha joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of running into problems in implementation of ESG practices around the world.
Connect with Gabriel: https://www...
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
All this and more on this first of a three part series around ESG with Girish Shivakumar.
Artwork courtesy - www.terregeneration.com a content agency specialised in telling stories in climate, biodiversity and sustainability.
TerreGeneration is also t...
Key topics:
The problem with conventional bikes
The innovation behind ‘Clip’
Will the E-bike boom sustain in the post pandemic years?
Clip as a solution for personal & shared b...
Key topics:
What is community solar?
Who benefits more from community solar?
Energy efficiency in Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
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Key topics:
- Diverting waste from landfills
- What is UBQ material?
- The climate positive process of conversion
- Supporting a circular economy by reimagining waste
- Scaling up UBQ materials in the developing w...
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