Fossil fuels has been the emphasized fuel choice for utilities, ranging from transportation to electricity generation. However, with the rising concern with pollution as well as increasing environmental awareness, we need to find a better energy source that has as much energy to rival the fossil fuels while maintaining sustainability: Nuclear.
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Choosing the right nuclear fuel is very critical as it impacts all corresponding aspects, from construction to maintenance to safety. The commonly used fuel, Uranium, poses threats of proliferation as well as nuclear accidents, prompting the search for a safer nuclear fuel that is as abundant as Uranium but has much less risks in implementation: Thorium.
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