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Old 16-07-2011, 09:20 AM
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Gday Peter



I've started reading a bit on this and would ask another question.
If its so good, why isnt it being "actively" implemented/promoted
around the world,....

Andrew
The "traditional" nuclear industry (read: capitalist) has nothing to gain from using a Thorium cycle. They would lose significant revenue in charging for reactor cost, fuel supply and decomissioning costs.

There is a great web page here: http://www.thoriumenergyalliance.com/

As for it being actively promoted...well surprise surprise, China is implementing thorium based power as we fiddle about in Oz.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/c...h-thorium.html
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