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Thorium ~ An alternative nuclear fuel ~ Kirk Sorensen TED

Thorium ~ An alternative nuclear fuel ~ Kirk Sorensen TED

Former NASA scientist Kirk Sorensen gives an inspiring little talk at a TEDx about the potential of thorium as a nuclear fuel source. Thorium has numerous advantages over uranium, which Sorensen quickly reviews. If we ever colonize the moon, thorium will almost certainly be the fuel of choice for supplying a moon colony’s energy needs. Sorensen asks …

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