finale

Basic nuclear fission produces power by splitting atoms, more specifically, uranium atoms. Nations that use nuclear fission to power their countries need access to large amounts of uranium. However, uranium is not easily mined everywhere in the world. Uranium is rarely concentrated enough that its recovery is economically feasible. Alternatively, nuclear fusion uses hydrogen, not uranium. Why is this better? Hydrogen is the most common element in the world, making it more accessible for countries to build plants and use nuclear fusion as a green energy solution. That is why this discovery is so major. It is a step toward clean, nuclear fusion energy for use around the globe.

What’s next? Researchers have already begun planning their next move. They now want to experiment with fuel in a frozen hydrogen layer inside these targets. Plans to begin research start this summer. These researchers have received press for their groundbreaking discovery, but they are not the only people working towards green solutions. While the world waits for nuclear fusion accessibility, many universities and companies are trying to reduce their carbon footprint right now. If the United States could be this successful just by monitoring the amount of energy we use, imagine how much could be saved if nuclear fusion leads to a widespread green energy solution.