China prepares to test thorium-fueled nuclear reactor
China has more than 50 conventional nuclear power plants, such as this, but the experimental thorium reactor in Wuwei will be a first.Credit: Costfoto/Barcroft Media/Getty…
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Thorium-Fueled Reactors Offer Huge Potential Benefits for the Nuclear Power Industry
Nuclear power opponents often point to radioactive waste as one of their main concerns. However, most people don't realize that problems associated with long-lived waste can actually be…
Why China is developing a groundbreaking thorium-fueled nuclear reactor
China stands ready to test a thorium-powered nuclear reactor in September, the world's first since 1969. The theory is that this new molten salt technology will be "safer" and "greener" than normal…
Why China is developing a groundbreaking thorium-fueled nuclear reactor
China stands ready to test a thorium-powered nuclear reactor in September, the world's first since 1969. The theory…
China prepares test for thorium-fueled nuclear reactor
China has more than 50 conventional nuclear power plants like this one, but the experimental thorium reactor in Wuwei will be a first.Photo credit: Costfoto / Barcroft Media…