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RobDickinson t1_j05del8 wrote

Reply to comment by Azurtanium-22 in National Ignition Facility (NIF) announces net positive energy fusion experiment by Robo-Connery

No, we're 40+ years away from a working fusion power plant.

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mcchanical t1_j0a09jf wrote

So do we give up and have it be infinite years away, then? 40 years is nothing. Half a life.

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RobDickinson t1_j0a0ndg wrote

No there are many other projects working towards actual fusion power plants like ITER etc.

But we absolutely cant wait for those before tackling co2 etc.

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mcchanical t1_j0a2uo9 wrote

What? When did I say there weren't? Yes there are many fusion projects. They may produce power in 20 years, maybe 50, either way it needs to be pursued.

And who said anything about waiting? You are aware that humanity as a species can tackle multiple problems at the same time, yes? Fusion scientists don't work on Co2, they studied fusion, not greenhouse gases. Other people who got degrees relevant to climate change are working on that seperately.

I'm not sure what you're trying to say...that fusion physicists should go back to college and get different degrees?

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