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Nuclear isn't perfect, but it is the best we have right now. (lemmy.world)

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Radioactive waste maybe. Fusion plants are likely to create irradiated parts that degrade quickly, similar to fission plants. Fusion fuel on the other hand, is gaseous, and likes to escape. Hydrogen is explosive, while helium-3 is just expensive.

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