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The climate crisis brought about by energy generation is now a thing of the past.

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Last year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved the first fusion ignition in a laboratory, bringing an end to the environmental and energy crisis—a result reached after 60 years of research.

What is nuclear fusion technology?

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Principle: Nuclear fusion is a process in which two light atomic nuclei merge to create a heavier nucleus, releasing an enormous amount of energy. This technology doesn't produce radioactivity and is a safe energy source that cannot be converted into weapons.
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Future outlook: Within the next 10 years, the first fusion power plant is expected to actually contribute to energy supply, and within 20 years, hundreds of plants are projected to be operating. This will be a crucial turning point that could replace coal and oil power plants.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieves fusion ignition
On Dec. 5, 2022, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility conducted the first controlled fusion experiment in history to achieve fusion ignition. Also known as scientific energy breakeven, the experiment produced more energy from fusion than the laser energy used to drive it. The achievement is a major scientific breakthrough that was decades in the making, and will provide unprecedented capability to support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Stockpile Stewardship Program and provide invaluable insights into the prospects of clean fusion energy. Read more: https://www.llnl.gov/news/national-ignition-facility-achieves-fusion-ignition #LLNL #NationalIgnitionFacility #FusionIgnition #Ignition
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Why am I only hearing about this now?

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Limitations of the news industry: Even though this is important news, the news industry tends to focus on sensational and emotional stories, so major developments like this have not been adequately reported.
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An alternative way to get information: The author argues that instead of turning to the news, we can gain a better understanding of the world through books or long-form journalism. For instance, you can grasp the significance of nuclear fusion energy through an in-depth interview with Lex Fridman.
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