Monday 20 February 2012

Thorium as nuclear fuel

A popular article about Thorium in Forbes, even if it seems it is geared towards investor audiences, exposure in general is good: http://www.forbes.com/sites/energysource/2012/02/16/the-thing-about-thorium-why-the-better-nuclear-fuel-may-not-get-a-chance/print/
It has pointed out that this article may have some errors, while I believe that journalists have an obligation to present the public with correct and factual information, I think anytime that a popular media is covering science and technology as opposed to drunk/addict movie stars is a plus for raising public awareness for what matters... it initiates a dialogue/discussion among scientists and the public even if the scientists have to point out where the errors are... In any case, here is the link to Energy from Thorium FB group for anyone interested in reading the discussion there about this article: http://www.facebook.com/EnergyFromThorium
And another article related to thorium as nuclear fuel, this one in Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/nuclear-power-entrepreneurs-push-thorium-as-a-fuel/2011/12/15/gIQALTinPR_story.html 

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