One would think that U.S. business interests would be all ears on this. Like Gen said, being left behind in a technology sector of this type could prove to very costly. I think this could possibly end up being nothing short of a revolution in world energy policy. I am unaware of any other technology that promises this level of energy-density that isn't currently being utilized
I am sure that as soon as the politicos are lobbied sufficiently to provide 100% tax forgiveness and offer to pay for all R&D involved (plus whatever other sweetheart deals) with getting thorium on-line U.S. corporations will board this train. (sarcasm here!)
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