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		qPM9l3XJrF on June 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Chinese ‘Artificial Sun’ experimental fusion react... Why is fusion better than traditional nuclear reactors?

nicoty on June 1, 2021 | [–]

Afaiu, fusion doesn't produce radioactive waste products that fission does, since the fuel used for fusion are isotopes of hydrogen, and the waste products are helium and neutrons.

Iv on June 1, 2021 | [–]

- Lower half-life wastes

- Much more common fuels

- Lower risks of catastrophic explosions

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