Commercial fusion in 35 years

The hydrogen in 50 cups of water, when used to fuel a fusion reaction, could provide as much energy as 4,000 pounds of coal with a minor amount of radioactive byproducts and virtually no other pollution. As Europe and Japan eye similar projects, the US Department of Energy has issued a preliminary report outlining a vision for a working fusion reactor within 35 years.

This is one of those rare projects that's worth paying taxes for.

Posted by Dan on November 25, 2002 at 07:47 PM | TrackBack