We’d all like to know: What does the future of energy look like? In large measure, it’s a function of what happens with nuclear.
Tag: Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors
Is Nuclear Necessary?
Frequent commenter “BreathOnTheWind” asks: Could someone “remind” me why Nuclear Energy is essential as a “new model” for an era without fossil fuels? I would summarize the issues with nuclear as follows:
Can Nuclear Be Safe?
On my post “Adventures in Biofuels,” a reader notes: One thing I notice is you continue to point to nuclear as an option. Do you really believe humans can build a facility, operate it efficiently and dispose of the waste safely? I …
Nuclear Fusion May Be the Way of the Future
When we talk about the potential for safe, inexpensive, and (of course) low-carbon nuclear energy, we’re normally talking about fission. Perhaps we’re discussing thorium and the promise represented by LFTRs (liquid fluoride thorium reactors). In fact, there is a whole …
Renewable Energy: You’re Looking At It; You Can See It At Work
A pro-nuke colleague writes in response to my piece in which I refute the anti-renewables rant of Alex Cannera: Craig, my views on renewables are laid out in: Let’s Run the Numbers – Nuclear Energy vs. Wind and Solar | …
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How Close Are We To “Advanced Nuclear?”
Frequent commenter Frank Eggers calls our attention to an article on the development of liquid fluoride thorium reactors (LFTRs) in China, and points to this excerpt: “Professor Li, director of the project’s molten salt chemistry and engineering technology division, said …
Challenges Facing Thorium Reactors
Re: my recent post on liquid fluoride thorium reactors, a reader notes: It seems thorium is the best choice, as they become flexible enough to reduce atomic gen-sets down to 20 MW, put anywhere near clean water with 8-10 pre-made …
Advice to Advanced Nuclear Advocates: Move On From the Past
As much as I stand behind the developers of solar, wind, and any other forms of renewable energy that can be made cost-effective, it appears that we will be unable to turn the corner on the environmental catastrophes associated with …
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Those Wishing to Promote Advanced Nuclear May Want To Choose a Different Course
My learned colleagues who advocate for advanced nuclear are quite passionate about what they’re doing, largely on the basis that the ever-growing CO2 levels in our atmosphere are causing climate disruption and ocean acidification. While I doubt we’re as close …
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Nuclear Vs. Solar and Wind–A Lame Argument If There Ever Were One
I took a nice little hike with 2GreenEnergy supporter Cameron Atwood over the weekend, during which we discussed the sad fact that the pro- and anti-nuclear people are generally arguing the wrong points.
