Is It Possible to Invest Infusion for the Future?

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There's a lot of attention on fusion because there have been some major developments. But we also need to start making changes to our energy system now, he says. And is it possible to do both here? Lit work on climate change now and invest infusion for the future? I mean, like fusion itself, theoretically it is possible. Ere's no reason we can't do it, other than our own limitations of imagination and will - but like dy, we have enough money.

Scientists are closer than ever to harnessing fusion power — the same process that powers the sun — by essentially making a small star here on Earth. Fusion could give humanity its best shot at solving the climate crisis, but the technology has yet to be perfected and would require billions more in investments. Is it worth the bet?

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