The first post of 2020 is unlike the regular topic or conversation I have on the podcast because it is … More
Author: Girish Shivakumar
A Clean-tech evangelist with a personal mission to be a catalyst in the transition to a zero carbon economy aka 'Mission Shunya'.
Chevening scholar and a masters graduate from the University of Cambridge. In 2019, received the Economic Times Young Leader award.
Amazon Rainforest Wildfires: How does it affect us?
One of the major global headlines in 2019 was the Amazon rainforest wildfires. On this episode of the Mission Shunya … More
The Evolution of Pay-As-You-Go Solar
Pay-As-You-Go Solar has revolutionised the way people get access to electricity in Africa. The emergence of new technology coupled with … More
What it takes to live an eco-friendly lifestyle?
Neel Mathews share his passionate story of building a house that is water and energy positive and also how he … More
Clean air as a service to control indoor air pollution
The Indian capital of Delhi and most of the regions in North India continue to choke post the monsoon season … More
Air pollution in mega-cities: A case study of Delhi
Globally air pollution accounts for 7 million annual deaths according to the World Health Organisation. India alone, air pollution causes … More
Meet the new Meat
Part 1 The meat industry accounts for about 15% of the total annual greenhouse gas emissions and the growth in … More
Introducing ‘The Sustainability Mafia’
Want to meet the lobbyists for your grandchildren? Meet ‘The Sustainability Mafia’. Started in 2018 by Ganesh Shankar this ‘Gang’ … More
Will we run out of Lithium to make batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV)?
Will we run short of Lithium to make batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV)? Not really! Listen to Teague Egan, CEO … More
The Solar Man’s ‘Gandhi Global Solar Yatra’
Dr Chetan Singh Solanki joins Girish Shivakumar to share his latest solar endeavour, the Gandhi Global Solar Yatra, commemorating 150th … More
E-Waste Exchange: A convenient way to dispose your electronic gadgets
Wondering what to do with your electronic waste? Dr Shalini Sharma shares her story of building a convenient platform to … More
Endurance drive in an electric car: Bengaluru to Chennai and beyond
Syed Mubasheer joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of covering 467kms in an electric car on a single charge. … More
Indian Budget 2019-20: Clean-tech sector highlights
The Indian budget for the financial year 2019-20 was presented after the new government took office. As always, there is … More
Rimagined: Creating value from waste by Upcycling
Shailaja Rangarajan joins Girish Shivakumar to share her story of creating one of India’s creative upcycling company, Rimagined. If you … More
3 Simple Steps to Make your Home Eco-Friendly
If you have asked, “How can I make my home eco-friendly?” this is the episode for you. Girish Shivakumar shares … More
