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Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy
The molten salt reactors you describe can run on uranium, thorium, plutonium and spent nuclear fuel. They are fuel flexible, and help us eliminate MANY of the issues associated with light water fission. They are being developed by several private interests (Terrestrial Energy (Canadian), Transatomic Power (US), and others) and major government projects around the world (most notable is China's program, although there are others). It is feasible that commercial demonstration plants for reactors of this type will begin operating in the early part of next decade. Less than 10 years!
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Reason I was pushing Thorium is the whole reaction chain produces byproducts that have a much shorter half life. It's considered safest among the list.
You are spot on with the rest of it... right now it's political will and too many people, and politicians, are too addicted to the fossil fuel crack to consider the eventual withdraw and consequences.
I'm hoping things turn around in the coming years, but not holding my breath. Why does Terrestrial Energy not qualify again? It should be only 5ish years out I thought.