University of Washington fusion reactor promises "cheaper than coal" energy

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In the 21st century, the world lives with two futures ahead of it – one of looming energy shortages, and another of godlike energy abundance. The key to this whether it’s possible to turn fusion reactor technology from a laboratory exercise into a real-world application. Engineers that the University of Washington are working on a fusion reactor that, when scaled up, could produce energy on a practical scale, yet at a cost rivaling that of a conventional coal-powered plant... Continue Reading University of Washington fusion reactor promises "cheaper than coal" energy

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Tags: Coal, Energy, Fusion, University of Washington

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