Tag: Fusion Energy
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The Race for Fusion: China’s HH70 Tokamak and the Future of Energy
The recent announcement that China’s HH70 has achieved first plasma is a notable milestone in the world of fusion energy. As the first high-temperature superconducting tokamak to do so, HH70 presents a technological advancement that has stirred both excitement and scrutiny within the scientific community. This achievement is particularly significant in that it showcases China’s…
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The Reality of Carbon Dioxide Removal: Challenges, Misconceptions, and Future Directions
The realm of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies is fraught with both optimism and skepticism. While some view current advancements as pivotal in combating climate change, there are voices dismissive of their efficacy, citing minimal impact to date. The truth likely resides somewhere in between, requiring a nuanced understanding of the field’s complexities and dependencies…