Recently, the Chinese government has been testing a thorium nuclear reactor that uses molten salt as a coolant. Although this radioactive element has been trialed in reactors before, experts say that China is the first to have a shot at commercializing the technology.
The Wuwei reactor is designed to produce just 2 megawatts of thermal energy, which is only ... Show More
Oct 2022
What can we do with nuclear waste?
<p>The race to reduce emissions has more and more nations reaching for the nuclear option. Nuclear power plants are being built around the world, generating carbon-free electricity day and night, windy or calm. But they also generate radioactive waste, some of which can remain de ... Show More
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