Articles Tagged "thorium"

Uranium Fuel Substitute Potential

With the world progressively sensitive to global warming, the news that 2010 was a record year for greenhouse gases levels was yet another undesirable milestone. The thorium fuel cycle, with its potential for breeding fuel without the need for fast neutron reactors, holds some potential in the long term sustainability of nuclear energy.

Thorium a strong rival

The Australian reports revival of  thorium in the recent months. BULGARIA is building a 1000 megawatt nuclear power station. Last month, Egypt announced it was opening international bidding for a 1200MW nuclear plant on its Mediterranean coast. For complete story, click here.