Scientists have known about Thorium for yonks as a potential nuclear fuel, so why is Thorium not the nuclear fuel of choice? It is much more abundant than Uranium, it does not go into meltdown and cause a Chernobyl or a Fukishima, its waste breaks down in a relatively short time, and is much safer all round. But there is one catch. It does not produce weapons grade by-products like plutonium, so no bombs. Can't have that!
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wow, I did not know that Stafford!
ReplyDeleteYes, and i have heard there is one being built in India too.
Deletedo you get the feeling the people don't really want to know about nuclear issues Staffo ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't know Gabe, but the cold war had its upside, like lots of great spy thrillers.
ReplyDeleteJust follow the money! Power and greed go hand in hand!
ReplyDeleteHeaven forbid, we don't produce more nuclear bombs!
ReplyDeleteOur tardiness in perfecting Thorium reactors means most of the world will be buying them ready made in China!
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