Nuclear Fusion closer to reality

[arsenal]

Christian Science Monitor

Now, researchers are poised to take the next big step in evaluating the technology's commercial potential. Scientists say they are more confident than ever that they can successfully build and operate a planned experimental fusion reactor. The bigger hurdle now looks political. The six-nation project - called the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER - is caught in a big-money squabble over where to put the $5 billion reactor. Japan and France both want the privilege.

Screw Nuclear Fusion, give me a perpetual motion machine

Seriously, if they are able to pull this off, could we see a rapid move from fossil fuels to get our electricitly?

edited for spelling.

[Claeren]

Alberta should build one!!! Only 5B>!!?!?


lol....

Claeren.

[Daradon]

Originally posted by Claeren@Dec 10 2004, 10:22 AM
Alberta should build one!!! Only 5B>!!?!?


lol....

Claeren.

Good call, we're going to run out of oil one day, not to mention how bad it is for the environment anyway. Though I think once the technology becomes proven, any country will be able to build em. For a lot less too I imagine.

As for a rapid move from fossil fuels? Certainly hope so. I wouldn't see why not, but lobby groups could force the government to protect certain industries, especially if there is another oil man in the White House.

Amazing article... Those guys are brilliant!

[evman150]

I hear the project is to be completed by the year 2024.

:P

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Originally posted by Claeren@Dec 10 2004, 04:22 PM
Alberta should build one!!! Only 5B>!!?!?


lol....

Claeren.

I've been saying this for years. The lack of geologic events that take place in Alberta make it the perfect location for such technology. Klein and company would be well advised to jump on this bandwagon as soon as they can to hedge their bets against the inevidible failure of fossil fuels.

[Table 5]

Klein looking to the future? Ha! He said it himself...his party is on "cruise control".