Tech Zero

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How will we get to net zero? Meet the entrepreneurs leading the charge into the new industrial revolution. Empires will crumble. Fortunes will be made.

23/06/2024

Season Finale

In an exclusive interview, Shell chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie says the world’s carbon challenge is harder than he realised while running BHP, and it’s time for a global focus on a few winning solutions. This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 min
09/06/2024

Clean energy from the Earth's core

On this week’s episode of Tech Zero, we’ll explain why big oil is laying bets on a new type of geothermal energy. This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
26/05/2024

From kitchens to factories: How microwaves are redefining manufacturing

Microwave ovens are great at heating up last night’s leftovers, but can they become the low carbon source of industrial heat for big industries like steel? This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
12/05/2024

Blocking out the Sun

It might sound like science fiction, but a mix of scientists and venture capitalists are working on plans to block the sun to slow global warming. This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
28/04/2024

Turbocharging trees

Come foraging on the forest floor as we go looking for the secret ingredient that will make trees grow faster and stronger and more able to suck down carbon. This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
14/04/2024

The incredible plan to refreeze the Arctic

Melting of Arctic sea ice shapes as a critical tipping point in the battle against climate change. That’s why a new start-up is fighting back by making ice. This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
31/03/2024

Sustainable skyscrapers: How Atlassian's HQ is changing the game

A new breed of builders are tackling the carbon footprint of high-rise buildings from every angle. Guests include: Joe Karten (Built), Victor Rosenberg (ClearVue Technologies) and Tony Dragicevich (Capral Aluminium) This podcast is sponsored by Rio Tinto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
17/03/2024

Formula 1 and the future of fuel

Pat Symonds wrote the rules that will compel Formula 1 cars to run on carbon-neutral fuel from 2026. Big oil companies are now racing to find solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 min

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Peter Ker

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4.5

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87 Ratings

Phenomenal - insightful, engaging and encouraging

30/04/2024

ZoeCald

Absolutely love this podcast - touches on some fascinating green tech with excellent interviews and brilliant production. Hope there are many seasons to come!
Stared well..

23/06/2024

Timothy.@

First season was quite interesting, now feels a lot like green washing unfortunately.
Literally run by a mining company

27/05/2024

Reviewinmashoe

That Rio Tinto label? Yeah they’re one of Australia’s worst contributors to climate change. As such the discussions are insincere and lukewarm at best.
Why did this show drop off?

03/03/2023

Ninety1zx

Great stories, lots of topics that have been top of mind but looks like updates are not happening anymore?

How will we get to net zero? Meet the entrepreneurs leading the charge into the new industrial revolution. Empires will crumble. Fortunes will be made.