109: Why Nuclear? Why Now? Setting the Stage for a New Energy Conversation

Host Girish Shivakumar kicks off a new series by sharing his personal story—from joining the renewables movement post-Fukushima to now questioning nuclear’s role in our net-zero future.

Why is nuclear making a comeback? What changed between 2011 and 2025? And why should we all care?

This solo episode sets the stage for an honest, balanced exploration of nuclear energy with global experts in upcoming episodes.

Links & Resources:

Follow the podcast: missionshunya.com
Connect with Girish on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/girishshivakumar
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