Podcasts about data centres

As the uptake of Artificial Intelligence (AI) increases in many sectors of the economy, all of that infrastructure has to be supported somehow: that is where data centres come in. The most advanced economies are rushing to scale up their digital infrastructure, yet industry laggard Europe is also behind in this aspect, compared to places like the US and China. These massive facilities use great amounts of electricity, burdening local energy grids to already unsustainable levels in places like Dublin. That is not to speak of the water consumption needed to cool these facilities and the larger implications of the increased integration of AI into our daily lives. Host Sabina Șancu spoke to Thomas Spencer, senior energy analyst at the International Energy Agency, about the characteristics of energy consumption by AI data centres and what the future might have in store for them: more efficiency or a greater burden for our grids. Programme Executive Davide Sofia met with Denis "Jaromil" Roio in Piacenza, at the Festival del Pensare Contemporaneo. Jaromil, the founder of the Dyne.org foundation, spoke about the potential of AI, its effect on energy, and the immense care with which we need to treat it when it comes to our security in these unstable times. This episode is connected to our 2025 Climate and Energy summit, taking place in Brussels on the 23rd of September. The event will bring together speakers from the private and public sectors to explore how Europe can turn its green agenda into a powerful engine for investment, prosperity and shared decarbonisation pathways. If you want to comment on this episode you can send us an e-mail: press@friendsofeurope.org

Artificial intelligence could fuel Alberta's next big tech boom. Three leaders in the field—Cam Linke, CEO of Amii; Nicole Janssen, co-founder of AltaML; and Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI with PwC—dig into how AI is transforming everything from energy to healthcare and even space. They share why Edmonton is a world leader in reinforcement learning, and why Alberta's natural advantages could make it a global hub for data centres and AI commercialization.    This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.   The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Falice Chin - Producer and Editor  Ryan Hastman - Host Amal Attar-Guzman - Sound and Video Assistant   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

As IJGlobal gears up for hosting REFF North America – our landmark conference for the regional energy sector – the Infra Dig podcast turns its focus to the thorny issue of powering data centres across the US.   IJGlobal editorial director Angus Leslie Melville speaks to Justin DeAngelis – global head of sustainable infrastructure at Denham Capital – about all things power, and the vast majority of the discussion centres on DCs and hyperscalers.   This subject will be a key focus for REFF North America which IJGlobal is hosting in the Metropolitan Club, New York, on 29 and 30 September.   This episode runs for a little more than 26 minutes and sees Justin take the listener through the intricacies of a challenging sector that has more than its fair share of issues to contend with.   

Send us a textAndy Davis is joined by co-host Rory Flashman, MD at Spa Communications, for a special episode marking the first-ever National Data Centre Day.Together they explore why the industry urgently needs a unified message – and how collaboration can transform the public perception of datacentres.Right now, one of the sector's biggest challenges is a lack of a truly unified, collective narrative. Andy and Rory unpack the difficulties of building a shared story, discuss the importance of transparency, and examine how new initiatives are paving the way forward for the next generation to join the sector.“Collaboration goes hand-in-hand with community,” Rory notes. “We need to do a better job at telling stories and opening up so we can change public perception on a broader scale”.The session also discusses the importance of National Data Centre Day - which spotlights the critical role of data centres in the UK's economic and AI ambitions.Its goal is to raise awareness, inspire future talent and show why this technology underpins modern life. With over 50 organisations already backing the initiative, this episode is a call to action for the entire industry to come together and amplify the #NDCD message.

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The data centre industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption. As AI applications drive explosive demand for computing power, traditional approaches to data centre design and deployment are becoming obsolete almost overnight.In this episode, Emmanuel Becker, CEO of Mediterra Datacenters, shares insights from his extensive career spanning the evolution from on-premise to cloud to AI-driven infrastructure. With NVIDIA releasing new GPU generations every 6-12 months, data centre operators face an impossible equation: building facilities meant to last decades while needing flexibility every few months.Emmanuel discusses Mediterra's innovative approach, including their focus on mid-voltage power infrastructure, liquid cooling readiness, and strategic positioning in tier two cities. The conversation explores how vertical AI specialists are driving regional demand, why ‘permanent retrofit' is becoming standard practice, and how the industry must evolve to serve distributed intelligence rather than centralised hyperscale computing.A must-listen for anyone involved in digital infrastructure, technology deployment, or understanding how AI is reshaping the built environment.Send us a textTo learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn.

Mati Staniszewski is the Co-Founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, the world's leading AI voice platform. Since launching in 2022, ElevenLabs has raised over $350M, most recently at a $3.3BN valuation, making it one of Europe's fastest AI unicorns. The company counts Andreessen Horowitz, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Sequoia Capital among its backers. Today, Mati announces that the company has hit a staggering $200M ARR. ElevenLabs took 20 months to hit $100M ARR. 10 months to hit $200M ARR. Can they do $300M in 5 months… AGENDA:  [00:00] $100M in 20 Months?! ElevenLabs Untold Growth Story [12:20] Are AI Models Already Plateauing—or Just Getting Started? [14:00] Why OpenAI Can't Beat ElevenLabs  [17:30] The Talent Wars: How Do You Retain World-Class AI Researchers? [23:10] PR vs Product: Why Most Startups Botch Their Launch [36:00] Are U.S. VCs Playing a Different Game Than Europe? [44:00] The Real Cost of AI: Why ElevenLabs Built Its Own Data Centers [59:00] Voice Agents = Multi-Billion Dollar Business of the Future? [01:05:00] Buy OpenAI or Anthropic? Which Foundation Model Wins? [01:09:30] Europe: Strengths, Weaknesses and What Needs to be Done  

A local cyclist who represented Gibraltar in the Commonwealth Games and Island Games has died in a traffic accident in France. 27 year old Sam O'Shea was cycling in France when the accident occurred. Jose Mari Ruiz said the news has shocked the local sporting community.A landmark £1.8 billion data centre is to be built in Gibraltar by Pelagos Data Centres, marking one of the largest infrastructure investments in the Rock's history. The project will see the construction of a 250 megawatt facility on a twenty thousand square metre site near the Port, developed in five phases through to 2033. Jonathan Sacramento brought us the details.A finance centre careers fair is said to be the first of its kind. It'll give students, young people, a chance to talk to industry professionals and think of possible career paths. Karon Cano is Project Manager at the Ministry for trade and industry, and Targ Patience is a specialist in new technologies, working in the private sector.Jose Mari Ruiz spoke about a record attendance at Europa Stadium for an international friendly in his roundup of sports news.The General Secretary of Rugby Europe will be on the Rock this weekend ahead of the Gibraltar rugby union submitting their request to join in December. Rugby Development & Operations manager Tom Read described the visit as an exciting time.And, a jampacked lineup of live music kicks off at 6pm at Ocean Village today. The Weekender will see both local and UK talent playing original music at The Arena Stage outside O'Reillys and all for free. We spoke to organiser Wayne Meenagh as well as musicians from one of the bands playing later; Aidan and Bennie from Saiphon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New Zealand owned cloud data storage firm is sceptical about the scale of investment in New Zealand claimed by the tech giant Amazon Web Services.

Three Amazon data centres have come online in Auckland today, with the tech giant inviting prime minister Christopher Luxon to speak at its big event. But much of the detail is secret, including where the centres are, the specific jobs they'll create and exactly how much power they need. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

Amazon says it's making a $7.5 billion investment as it sets up data centres in Auckland, but the tech giant isn't disclosing how much power it expects to need to run them. Vector chief executive Simon Mackenzie spoke to Corin Dann.

Billions of euros in planned data centre projects could be at risk following reports of a new government strategy looking to move future builds away from Dublin. Joining me now is Mike Beary, country leader for Amazon Web Services from 2017 to 2023, Now chair of the governing authority of University College Dublin. Mike, should we be concerned with this plan to move data centre projects away from Dublin?

A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today. It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services. Peter Griffin joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today. It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services. Peter Griffin joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billions of euros in planned data centre projects could be at risk following reports of a new government strategy looking to move future builds away from Dublin. Joining me now is Mike Beary, country leader for Amazon Web Services from 2017 to 2023, Now chair of the governing authority of University College Dublin. Mike, should we be concerned with this plan to move data centre projects away from Dublin?

Amazon Web Services has opened its new Auckland data centres today, claiming the move will add 1000 jobs. The so called "AWS region" has been launched this morning, attended by the Prime Minister. Amazon says as well as 1000 jobs, the investment will add $10.8 bn to New Zealand's GDP. RNZ political reporter Russell Palmer joins Kathryn from parliament.

In this episode, engineer and energy industry veteran Errol Close chats to Daithí and gives us an illuminating (pun intended) look at how Ireland keeps the lights on - literally. From how we trade power with the UK and soon France, to what happens when storms like Eowyn hit, Errol breaks it all down. You'll hear why renewable energy makes grid management feel more like weather forecasting, how we hit a once-ambitious 40% renewables target, and what's being done to get us to our latest targets. Whether you're into climate, renewable energy, or just curious where your power comes from - this one's worth a listen.        Thanks very much to Sorcha O'Carolan Murphy for support with research, design and promotion.   Links: 1. Eirgrid - https://www.eirgrid.ie/     2. Celtic Interconnector - https://www.celticinterconnector.eu/ga/     3. CRU (commission fo regulation of utilities) https://www.cru.ie/   4. Government Target of 80% share of renewable electricity generation by 2030: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/publications/accelerating-renewable-electricity-taskforce/      5. EPA projecting only 68% renewable energy share by 2030: https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/air-emissions/irelands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-projections-2024-2055.php     6. Data Centres are projected to account for up to 30% of Ireland's electricity demand by 2030: https://www.thejournal.ie/data-centres-to-account-for-almost-one-third-of-irelands-electricity-demand-by-2034-6658382-Mar2025/       7. The impact of data centres 'capacity payments' on energy bills: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/consumers-energy-bills-set-to-rise-further-as-more-data-centres-will-add-to-costs/a633724800.html

As India charts its trajectory to build in-house AI/ ML capabilities, data centres emerge, quite literally, as central to the ecosystem-building exercise. What role must industry play to bring capabilities home? How do challenges pertaining to power transmission and renewability affect data centre operations?Tune into this episode of 'All Things Policy', wherein Anushka Saxena quizzes Anwesha Sen on the nitty-gritty of India's AI Data Centre ecosystem, to know.Do not forget to participate in Takshashila's 2025 China Challenge Survey, which is your way to have a say in defining India's perception of Beijing. Link: bit.ly/ChinaSurvey2025.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Talking Global Infrastructure, Vlad Benn, our Policy and Research Manager, is joined by Andrew Jay, Head of Data Centre Solutions at CBRE, and Andrew Tobin, Director and Head of Data Centres at Turner & Townsend, to explore the forces shaping the future of data centre investment.   They delve into the rapid growth driven by AI and cloud adoption,  along with the complex challenges of securing reliable power, navigating planning hurdles, and addressing sustainability targets. Drawing on frontline experience, our guests unpack the key demand drivers, the impact of supply chain constraints, and the opportunities emerging from innovative technologies and energy solutions.   With investment flows into data centres topping $60bn during the first half of 2025, the conversation also examines how changing capital dynamics and evolving market structures are influencing the sector's trajectory. From the rise of neo-cloud companies offering GPU-as-a-service to the ongoing waves of cloud adoption, you can hear which trends are truly bankable and built to last.

In this episode of the EY CEO Outlook podcast, Shay Walsh, Manging Director of BT Ireland, joins host Richard Curran to reflect on a career at the cutting edge of telecoms and communications, the challenges of leading your people through major strategic change, and the future of data and connectivity. Shay Walsh's journey began in Cabra, Dublin, with Irish-speaking roots and a childhood immersed in technology - his grandfather a radio operator, and his parents civil servants in Posts & Telegraphs. After studying electronic engineering at DCU, he entered the world of telecoms just as the industry was being transformed. Having joined Esat Telecom as a field engineer when the company was still in its very early days, Shay has spent almost 30 years helping to shape the evolution of communications in Ireland, rising to the highest ranks of the telecoms industry along the way. Today, as BT sells its Irish wholesale and enterprise business units, he reflects on a remarkable 29-year career with the company and looks ahead to his next chapter. They also discuss: BT's decision to sell its Irish domestic and data centre businesses to focus more on the UK, and what will remain of its presence in Ireland. The power of honesty and clear communication when trying to build trust during a period of big changes. Shay's view on Data Centres, their economic importance, and their energy requirements.  His pride about BT's 20-year partnership with the Young Scientist Exhibition and its role in helping students grow in confidence.  What Shay plans to do next, after he wraps up his 29-year career with Esat / BT Ireland. 

E131 The Fifth CourtCo-host of the Fifth Court, Peter Leonard, BL, met with Kirk Offel at the Dublin Tech Summit, promoter of the 5th Industrial Revolution.'Data centres are the most important things to be manufactured in the world'. That's Kirk's view and that's just the beginning of this terrific chat about all things AI and Data Centres.Kirk is not your typical tech CEO. From a military family, a former US Navy submariner, nuclear-trained engineer, cancer survivor, and now founder of Overwatch Mission Critical, he brings a mix of discipline, resilience, and purpose to the fast-changing world of digital infrastructure. His company designs and delivers the data centres that make the cloud, AI, and mission-critical systems possible — what he likes to call “the sky for the cloud.”You'll also learn everything you ever wondered about life in a submarine under the ocean...though some of what he's done he can't talk about.Before that, Peter and Mark Tottenham, BL, examine notable recent court decisions featured on Decisis.ie including:A 'Proceeds of Crime' case and whether it should be reopened with new material comes to light?A case full of energy, including a windfarm, a hydrogen plant and turf-cutting.Another planning case, this one regarding an old paint factory that was being used to house migrants. It turned out to be a moot case.Whether you're in practice or just passionate about the law, this episode is a must-listen for its clarity, depth, and practical relevance.Sponsored by Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners – family law with a collaborative approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology Partner Tom Maasland and Senior Associate Jess Bremner, discuss the opportunities and challenges in New Zealand's fast-growing data centre infrastructure sector.[01:34] Tom and Jess consider why global investors are looking beyond traditional data centre markets and how New Zealand's abundant renewable energy, natural cooling, and land availability are making it a prime destination for sustainable, large-scale data centre developments.[03:16] Jess discusses the scale of power demands of modern data centres, comparing it to household energy use and highlighting why access to reliable, clean power is the biggest constraint on global growth. She outlines how New Zealand's energy mix offers a unique advantage in meeting these demands sustainably.[05:23] Tom discusses New Zealand's strong domestic and international latency and connectivity, highlighting the role of submarine cables like the Southern Cross, Hawaiki and proposed Southern Cross Next and Tasman Ring Cables. He and Jess then consider the need for increased fibre backhaul investment to unlock regional opportunities in areas like Otago and Southland.[07:17] They examine how New Zealand's robust data protection and sovereignty frameworks, under the Privacy Act 2020 and supported by its GDPR adequacy status, help build trust with global clients seeking secure hosting locations.[08:17] Tom and Jess consider the economic impacts of data centre growth, from foreign investment and hyperscaler activity to job creation, skills development, and uplift across sectors such as AI, gaming, medtech, and fintech, driven by improved local hosting capacity.[12:08] They go on to discuss what's needed for New Zealand to compete on the global stage while effectively managing the risks, including infrastructure upgrades, workforce strategies, streamlined regulation, incentives to attract hyperscalers, and a coordinated national approach to position New Zealand as a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure.[15:34] Lastly, Jess explores how proposed regulatory changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Overseas Investment Act 2005 could influence the pace and appeal of future data centre development, with Tom highlighting how this aligns with the Government 'open for business' agenda for New Zealand. Information in this episode is accurate as at the date of recording, 1 August 2025. Please contact Tom Maasland, Jess Bremner or our Technology team if you need legal advice and guidance on any of the topics discussed in the episode.Please get in touch to receive an episode transcript. Please don't forget to rate, review or follow MinterEllisonRuddWatts wherever you get your podcasts. You can also email us directly at techsuite@minterellison.co.nz and sign up to receive technology updates via your inbox here.   Additional resourcesUnlocking the potential: New Zealand's data centre industryFor show notes and additional resources visit minterellison.co.nz/podcasts

Data centre expert Andrew Walton explains what data centres need, where they might be built, and what will power them. Plus: ESOO, and Checkers the Sheltie.

Our globetrotting podcast mini-series pays a visit to India, to take in the data centre landscape there. In less than 25 minutes, we highlight the market dynamics, trends, policymaking, infrastructure, and incentives that investors need to be across in this fast-growing market. There’s a lot of excitement around India’s data centre in market and with good reason. India already has around 1.2 gigawatts of live IT load capacity. In 2025 alone, the nation has already added roughly 250 megawatts and experts predict capacity will rise to 1.8 gigawatts by 2027, before reaching 4.5 - 5 gigawatts by 2030. In this episode, podcast host Ruth Harris is joined by Ashurst colleague Kalpana Unadkat to explain what is driving India’s extraordinary surge in data demand, how the government is responding, the types of facilities being built, and who the movers and shakers are among investors. Along the way, Kalpana offers an assessment of how mature the market is, and picks out some notable joint ventures and occupiers. She also reflects on the trends that will shape data centre activity in the years ahead. To listen to this and subscribe to future episodes about data centres, search for “Ashurst Legal Outlook” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. To read more about data centres, head to Ashurst's data centre insights hub. To find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts, visit ashurst.com/podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand could secure a place in the global AI economy with a sustainable data centre Research by the Maxim Institute has looked at leveraging the country's renewable energy, cool climate, and strong privacy laws to become a hub in the Asia–Pacific. Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour says high energy costs must be tackled in order to seize the opportunity. He told Mike Hosking AI servers use huge amounts of energy - but some large players are already investing in New Zealand. Scrimgeour says Amazon and Microsoft are investing heavily, and is expected to count for about 10 billion dollars in GDP over the next 15 years. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Order Pad episode of Talk Money To Me, Felicity and Candice dive deep into one of the most under-appreciated parts of the AI boom – the massive energy infrastructure buildout powering data centres, high-performance computing, and the next wave of digital transformation.Recorded: 12 August 2025What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why AI is driving a global energy crunch — and what policymakers and investors are missing.The investment case for Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) – the grid-modernising compounder wiring up hyperscale data centres.Why Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is a high-risk, high-reward play on LNG expansion and the nuclear renaissance.Candice's bullish pair trade: Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) + Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) – how to combine “picks & shovels” hardware with prime AI-data-centre real estate.The Energy Infrastructure Opportunity Map – from LNG leaders to uranium miners – and how they fit into the AI and electrification megatrend.Key Themes & Insights:Global electricity demand jumped 4% in 2024, outpacing total energy demand growth.Renewables are growing fast – but fossil fuels still supply 60% of new demand as AI, EVs, and electrification drive consumption higher.Why gas, LNG, and nuclear are seeing renewed momentum in policy and capital markets.How to position your portfolio for double-digit potential upside from the AI-energy convergence.Whether you're looking for steady compounders or cyclical high-upside plays, this episode is packed with actionable ideas, real-world context, and portfolio strategy for the rest of 2025.Perfect for: Investors, traders, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI, energy, and infrastructure – and how to profit from it.Follow Talk Money To Me on Instagram, or send Candice and Felicity an email with all your thoughts here. Felicity Thomas and Candice Bourke are Senior Advisers at Shaw and Partners, and you can find out more here. *****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Talk Money To Me acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Talk Money To Me is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Talk Money To Me is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75 percent of its data centre business for about half a billion dollars. Australian-owned Pacific Equity Partners is taking the controlling share of the $705-million-dollar business. Spark will move its data centre assets and operations into a new stand-alone company. Devon Funds Head of Retail Greg Smith explains what this could mean for the business. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia's booming data centres, driven by AI and cloud demands, consume staggering water volumes—often in regions already facing severe scarcity. Without immediate adoption of cutting-edge cooling, water recycling, and renewable energy, the region risks crippling its digital infrastructure and worsening a looming water crisis. Sungai Samak Estate City: Kuala Lumpur Address: 2 Jalan Sempurna off Jalan Gombak Website: https://sgsamak.com

Earlier this week the Guardian reported that Irish data centres were being used to store Israeli military information, including the surveillance data of thousands of Palestinians. Microsoft has denied knowledge of the surveillance. Investigations correspondent Harry Davies, who broke the story, joined the show to discuss his findings.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ash Gupta and Dave Misra, Co-Founders of Galaxy Data Centres.They share their journeys into the sector, the founding story of Galaxy, and how the data centre landscape is shifting in response to AI and growing power demands.The conversation dives deep into energy efficiency, microgrids, and the unprecedented capital investment now flowing into digital infrastructure.Key Topics:The origins of Galaxy Data Centres and their energy-first approach since 2018How the focus on power has shifted from traditional industrial users to data centres.The rapid impact of AI on infrastructure design, cooling, and energy needs.Why the Redhill Data Centre marks a new chapter for Galaxy in ownership and operations.The challenge of meeting soaring power demand and the role of microgrids.How investors are treating data centres as critical national infrastructure.The future of the sector: integrating energy generation with data centre operations.This is a forward-looking conversation about where data centres are heading and why energy and AI will define the next chapter of the industry.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textWe are back with another episode of Data Centre News & GPU's. Andy Davis is once again joined by Ben Baldieri to talk about the latest news in the GPU and Data Centre market.Andy and Ben explore recent developments and predictions around sovereign AI, hyperscaler CapEx shifts, and the evolving dynamics of global data centre growth.The conversation uncovers critical insights into the future of AI infrastructure, regional investments, and how latency demands are driving the rise of edge computing.Key Topics:Sovereign AI strategies reshaping national infrastructure decisionsHyperscaler CapEx: recent pauses and aggressive new investment forecastsShifting dominance from traditional FLAP-D markets in EuropeEdge computing's crucial role in AI-driven real-time applicationsNew semiconductor competition and its impact on GPU market dynamicsMajor infrastructure projects in less traditional data centre regionsTune in for essential insights and predictions shaping the future of the data centre landscape.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

What does it take to power the intelligence economy of the future? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the surging energy demands of AI and data centers, exploring how Canada can seize this pivotal moment to lead the way in sustainable innovation.Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, shares how the province is positioning itself as a global hub for data infrastructure through initiatives like the Wonder Valley project, which aims to build the largest data center installation on the planet. Doug Beach, Chair of Eavor Technologies, discusses the role of advanced geothermal energy in creating a cleaner, more reliable energy grid. Together, they illuminate Canada's unique potential to combine abundant natural resources, cutting-edge technologies, and bold innovation strategies to power the next generation of intelligence.Discover how startups, policymakers, and industry leaders are coming together to transform Canada into a global leader in the data economy, while balancing energy demands with sustainability. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the opportunities shaping our nation's future.Sign up to receive RBC Thought Leadership's newsletter, flagship reports and analysis on the forces shaping Canadian business and the economy.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy.Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS's 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector.Key Topics:Why data centre demand continues to outpace supply and what that means for growth.The reality behind AI readiness and repurposing legacy facilities.How the industry can improve external communication and public perception.The skills shortage: why we need to think differently about talent.Where we go next: industry collaboration, nuclear power, and smarter infrastructure.This is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about what's really happening in the data centre sector right now and what needs to happen next.Read the full 2025 Summer Report here: 2025 Summer Report | BCS ConsultancySupport the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Our hunger for electricity has never been so great. That's hardly surprising given the growing desire to electrify our homes and transport. But it's the massive computer data centres that could become a big problem. There are questions about whether the official forecasts underestimate how much power they'll need over the next ten years.Today, ABC energy reporter Dan Mercer on whether we have enough electricity to keep up with the huge demand. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter

Send us a textIn this latest episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, our hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Gary Watson, Country Manager & Company Director (Ireland) at Keppel Data Centres, and Susan Anderson, Managing Director of The Brand Marquee, to discuss the growth of the data centre market in various regions, including Ireland, and how we can communicate with the industry to bring more excitement and education to the landscape.Gary and Susan speak more on how bringing in new talents helps to change the narrative of the large public perception, unknowing of what critical infrastructure means. Demonstrating this narrative through creative thinking and telling the right stories at the right time. But one of the big focuses of this episode is how extraordinary initiatives our industry is putting together, like a charity bike ride to raise awareness of autism, are supporting those in the community!“It's quite exciting to be part of something [the market] that seems to always be emerging” - Susan AndersonSupport the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Tanjong Malim's Sungai Samak Estate is emerging as a strategic site for data centre and renewable energy development. Five sizable land plots could help address Southeast Asia's rising demand for AI infrastructure and clean power, highlighting Malaysia's evolving role in the region's digital economy. Sungai Samak Estate City: Kuala Lumpur Address: 2 Jalan Sempurna off Jalan Gombak Website: https://sgsamak.com

We caught up with John Hays, from Queen Mary's University, and John Andrew from Advanced Power Technology.More about both intervieweesJonathan Hays is a Professor of Physics at Queen Mary University of London, where he is the head of the Particle Physics Research Centre. His research interests rest mainly with high energy particle physics, having been involved with research at the Large Hadron Collider for many years on the CMS and ATLAS experiments and at the Fermilab Tevatron before that. His main focus now is on low background experiments measuring neutrinos and searching for dark matter.Alongside this, he has had a strong involvement in large-scale computing for over two decades as a user, developer, provider and now as Science Director of STFCs IRIS Federation - that coordinates and provides access to large-scale compute and data services across the science remit of STFC.He is also Project lead for the National Federated Compute Services NetworkPlus Project that aims to provide a community driven roadmap for the future of a truly national joined up computing and data service serving users across the broad UKRI portfolio. Sustainable computing is a key part of this and he has been involved in multiple projects investigating how to achieve this through measuring, monitoring, and mitigating the impact of our scientific endeavours on the environment.About Queen Mary University of London  Queen Mary University of London, a research-intensive Russell Group university based in East London, is one of the top universities in the world. The University climbed 35 places in two years in the QS World University Rankings and is now ranked 110th in the 2026 rankings. It is also a top 100 global university and top 10 UK university for the second year running in the 2025-26 US News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings, and is ranked 24th in the world for the quality of its research and 11th in the world for international outlook.At Queen Mary University of London, there is a strong belief that a diversity of ideas helps achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout the University's history, it has fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. It continues to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply ‘the right thing to do' but for what it helps be achieved and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.The University's reformer heritage informs its conviction that great ideas can and should come from anywhere, an approach that has brought results across the globe, from the communities of East London to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Queen Mary University of London continues to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything it does, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.John Andrew, Technical Sales Manager, APTWith a strong focus on energy efficiency, innovation, modular design, and scalability, John has helped organisations design and implement high-performance, future-ready data centres that meet both operational and environmental goals. Specialising in modular and on-premises data centre solutions, he combines technical knowledge with practical experience to support clients in achieving resilient, efficient, and sustainable IT Deployments.APTEstablished in 1990, Advanced Power Technology is an award-winning provider of Energy Efficient Critical Power and Cooling Systems. We select the best technology from our partners to engineer and implement highly efficient, sustainable solutions, for our customers.We are experts in designing, building and supporting Data Centres, Modular Data Centres, UPS Systems, and Prefabricated Switchgear. We always strive to implement the most resilient, yet energy efficient solution. 

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Dell Technologies has introduced Concept Astro, an innovation that uses AI, digital twins, and automation to optimise energy consumption and streamline data centre operations. As artificial intelligence drives a new wave of digital transformation, growing energy demands have placed immense pressure on global data infrastructure. Increasing AI adoption continues to drive energy demands in the data centre, making the need for smarter, more sustainable solutions more urgent than ever. To meet this need, Dell Technologies has introduced Concept Astro, an AI-driven workload management solution that utilises agentic AI, digital twins, and automation to optimise IT operations and energy consumption. Concept Astro enables enterprises to forecast processing times, predict energy requirements, and prioritise workloads based on business needs, energy availability, and cost without disrupting operations. During a pilot collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, Concept Astro helped researchers optimise AI-intensive workload scheduling, leading to a 20% cost reduction and a 32% decrease in emissions. The successful trial highlights how AI-powered scheduling can deliver tangible sustainability and efficiency improvements for data centres. Dell Technologies continues to invest in energy-efficient technologies that minimise operational costs while maximising business impact. By integrating AI-powered workload scheduling and improving infrastructure efficiency, enterprises can reduce energy consumption, enhance grid resilience, and drive sustainability across their operations. Speaking about Concept Astro, Alyson Freeman, Innovation, Sustainability, and ESG lead at Dell Technologies, said: "Rising AI workloads are expected to drive higher data centre energy use, costs, and emissions. Some experts even predict data centre energy consumption could double by 2030, placing added strain on already burdened power grids. As a result, reliable, resilient and affordable energy has become a top priority for data centre operations worldwide. One of our latest explorations, Concept Astro, uses agentic AI, digital twins, and automation to spur smarter decision making to improve IT operations and energy consumption. This capability is exciting but right now just a concept, with our engineers pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver at scale." As Dell Technologies continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in energy-efficient AI technologies, the company is committed to supporting businesses in Ireland and globally to enhance grid resilience, reduce operational costs, and drive sustainable progress. For further insights into Dell Technologies' advancements in AI-driven energy efficiency and data centre operations, read more here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

As the primary school year drew to a close, Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company, hosted 4th class students from Scoil Ghráinne CNS in Phibblestown for a behind-the-scenes tour of Equinix's DB3 data centre in Dublin. Seventeen students, along with their teachers, met senior Equinix leaders to learn how data centres work and the impact that they have on the students' daily lives. The education day gave the children the opportunity to walk inside the 'physical internet' and discover its far-reaching impact on their own lives, businesses, healthcare and more. The class also learned about Equinix's commitment to net zero and biodiversity. Among the initiatives discussed was Equinix's participation in Digital Infrastructure Ireland's Orchards in the Community project, which plants orchards for schools and other community organisations to encourage pollination. The children also learned about Equinix's onsite beehives and bee habitats. During the visit, the class worked in teams to design collages based on what they imagined the physical internet looks like. Later, Equinix team members took the schoolchildren and their teachers into the heart of the DB3 data centre for an exclusive tour. Warren Delaney, Ireland Operations Director, Equinix, said: "At Equinix, we are committed to educating the communities around us about our role. For these young people, it is eye-opening to walk inside a data centre and imagine the parts of their daily lives that our industry makes possible. For some, it may even spark an interest in a career in technology. Having started my own career as an apprentice electrician, I know that there are many options and pathways into this industry via our apprenticeship and internship programmes in Ireland. It was fantastic to observe the students so engaged and eager to learn." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

We're in the US state of Georgia, where huge data centres need water to keep cool. But how is this need for cloud storage and AI capability affecting local residents and the environment?Presenter: Michelle Fleury Producer: Nathalie Jimenez(Image: Georgia resident Beverly Morris looks at sediment build up in her toilet, which she says makes it impossible to flush. Instead she has to pour through a bucket of water)

Send us a textWe're back with the Datacloud Power Hour in Cannes, France!Andy Davis and co-host, Rory Flashman, is joined by Nick Ewing, Managing Director at EfficiencyIT, and George Britton-Read, Chief Operating Officer at Northshore, to discuss how data centre infrastructures can reach their goals of sustainability, and how we can change the narrative for the next talent.“There are so many stories about where data centres and the role of data centres in what's going on in the world for the last few years, where incredible things have happened. People have no idea how integral things like compute, AI, HPC, storage, power, intelligence – we wouldn't be where we are if a data centre didn't exist”. – Nick EwingTackling the myth of net zero, and how to teach the next generation about the digital landscape, the episode tells the positive stories of the digital infrastructure, re-educating public opinion on data centres – whether it's by building virtual cities or looking at Wall-E!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send us a textAndy Davis is live in Cannes, France, recording live from Datacloud Global Congress 2025!Bringing a co-host - Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications - info the frame, this series of special podcasts is brought to you in collaboration with Datacloud Global Congress and Spa Communications, to talk all things data centres. Joined by guests, Holly Fenner, Head of Marketing and Communications at GeN+1, and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager at BCS Consultancy, the episode discusses the skills gaps and the state of the industry from an upcoming talent perspective. The main question in the episode: how do we excite the next generation to come into the data centre industry?“Data centres are like bees, they're the hidden heroes who keep this world alive, we need them in our ecosystem” – Anna Rantala.   Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

How often do you use AI chatbots?  They're becoming part of our everyday lives. But when you pump in a question into something like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, do you ever think about the energy it uses? Today, Gordon Noble from the Institute of Sustainable Futures at UTS on the power hungry data centres driving AI, the water used to keep them cool and the cost for the environment. Featured: Gordon Noble, research director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney

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Send us a textAndy Davis is live in Sines, Portugal for an exclusive episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast! Joined by Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centres, Networks & Services at Schneider Electric, and Robb Dunn, CEO at Start Campus, the episode discusses how this partnership is building the foundations of sustainable AI data centres in their new facility.The episode highlights the importance of collaboration in ensuring sustainability and efficiency to facilitate one of the largest data centre infrastructures in Europe, as well as their contribution to both Schneider Electric and Start Campus' sustainability mission. With the industry quickly scaling up and the need for data becoming more prominent, the construction of the data centre in its strategic innovation and forward planning helps form a better narrative for future digital transformation.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Ciaran Flanagan, who leads Siemens' Global Data Centre business, to unpack the evolving role of data centres in our energy and climate systems.We dig into the data centre's journey from a “sausage machine” of power-hungry servers to a potential hero in grid stability and renewable energy adoption. Ciaran shares how data centres in Ireland, despite consuming up to 20% of national electricity, are driving economic growth and pioneering greener practices.We explore why digital twins are more than a buzzword, enabling smarter design and cutting resource waste. Ciaran also explains how AI's explosive demand pressures the grid while offering real-time energy optimisations to make data centres more sustainable.Key highlights:The role of data centres as catalysts for renewable energy growthHow digital twin technology can cut construction emissions and energy useAI's double-edged impact on data centre sustainabilityThe regulatory shift pushing data centre operators to report and reduce emissionsWe also touch on the often-overlooked economic benefits of data centres, from direct jobs to the broader tech ecosystem.The report I referred to in the podcast is available here.Listen in to learn how the data centre industry is pivoting from climate problem to climate solution.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Jonathan Godwin is co-founder and CEO of Orbital Materials, an AI-first materials-engineering start-up. The company open-sourced Orb, a state-of-the-art simulation model, and now designs bespoke porous materials—its first aimed at cooling data-centres while capturing CO₂ or water. Jonathan shares how his DeepMind background shaped Orbital's “design-before-experiment” approach, why the team chose data-center sustainability as a beachhead market, and what it takes to build a vertically integrated, AI-native industrial company. The conversation explores the future of faster, cheaper R&D, the role of advanced materials in decarbonization, and the leap from software to physical products.In this episode, we cover: [02:12] Johnny's path from DeepMind to materials start-up[04:02] Trial-and-error vs AI-driven design shift[06:40] University/industry dynamics in materials R&D[10:17] Generative agent plus simulation for rapid discovery[13:01] Mitigating hallucinations with virtual experiments[18:18] Choosing a “hero” product and vertical integration[25:43] Dual-use chiller for cooling and CO₂ or water capture[32:26] Partnering on manufacturing to stay asset-light[35:58] Building an AI-native industrial giant of the future[36:51]: Orbital's investorsEpisode recorded on April 30, 2025 (Published on May 27, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

The nuclear industry and its boosters promise clean, abundant energy, but nuclear power delivers expensive electricity while posing catastrophic radiation risks and a constant threat of nuclear war. M. V. Ramana, physicist and author of Nuclear is Not the Solution, explains why respecting the limits of the biosphere means reducing our energy use and rejecting elites' push for endless growth. Highlights include:  Why nuclear energy is inherently risky due to its complex, tightly coupled systems that are prone to catastrophic failures that can't be predicted or prevented; Why nuclear waste poses long-term threats to all life by remaining dangerously radioactive for thousands of years, with no safe, permanent disposal solution and frequent storage failures; Why nuclear energy is expensive, with projects routinely running over budget and behind schedule; Why the expansion of nuclear energy increases the likelihood of devastating nuclear war; How climate change and war-time accidents or direct targeting increase the risks of nuclear catastrophe; Why nuclear Uranium mining and its wastes often require ‘sacrifice zones' that are disproportionately found in indigenous land and less powerful communities; How the nuclear industry shapes nuclear policy and debate by capturing regulators and creating an energy ‘panic' based on one-sided narratives that block democratic discussion and scrutiny; Why, despite the hype from the nuclear industry, new nuclear plant designs like small modular reactors are subject to the same cost and safety concerns as the old designs;  Why the best answer to dealing with renewable energy's variability is not nuclear or fossil fuels but reducing demand; Why renewable energy is no panacea for planetary overshoot and why we need to have a broadly democratic conversation about living within the limits of the planet. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/mv-ramana   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance