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lungben81 t1_ir972t7 wrote

Reply to comment by ricktor67 in Many scientists see fusion as the future of energy – and they're betting big. by filosoful

This is not either-or but both renewables and fusion development must be funded sufficiently.

Both are much cheaper than what we currently pay for fossile fuels.

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Starskigoat t1_ir9klnc wrote

The cost of fossil fuels never includes the cost of wars and military infrastructures to protect access to oil.

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lungben81 t1_ir9v41e wrote

Yes, and also not the environmental damage.

Both renewables and fusion power can be produced locally and with much smaller environmental footprint.

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johnpseudo t1_ira1goa wrote

Fusion is not likely to be cheap, even with sufficient research funding, and even in 10-30 years when the next generation of prototypes are ready.

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