SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 28, 2025Interesting Engineering

Endless thorium supply in China can help make unlimited nuclear power: Survey

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China has discovered vast thorium reserves far exceeding previous estimates, potentially revolutionizing global energy production. Thorium generates 200 times more energy than uranium, could power ships and nations without refueling, and China's mining waste alone contains enough to supply U.S. household energy for over 1,000 years.

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