Fast breeder reactors

An overview of future fission nuclear technologies

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 / Energy / 2 Comments

After my articles on the 10 reasons to support nuclear power and the one the past and present of nuclear energy it is time to have a look at the main future technologies. David JC MacKay on his website mentions two main fission possibilities : fast breeders and thorium and fusion. We will have a …

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10 reasons to support nuclear power

Monday, September 12, 2016 / Energy / 12 Comments

Warning: This is an old post from 2009, before the catastrophe of Fukushima, Japan and before the sharp decrease of prices for both solar and wind. I have since then changed my position on nuclear, cf Five reasons to oppose nuclear. Some points below however, remain valid. 

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