Jimmy Dean
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They are finite. They'll only last a few billion years. I am sure we can either allocate resources from another planet, or figure out fusion, before they run out though.Hello; I can see how it could work with nuclear. I did look into it a bit years ago. Correct me if I am wrong but one of the issues is that the fuels for nuclear are limited in the sense of being a finite resource. I forget how it worked out but was surprised how quickly the known reserves might be used up if all power was produced by nuclear. Bear in mind this was maybe two decades ago so maybe things are different now.
The second big issue after a reactor accident is what to do with the spent fuel and other contaminated material. I had a video used in my science classes. It showed a site in South Carolina where low level radioactive material was buried in large pits. The video closed with an image of pipes sticking out of the ground and a notice the site will have to be monitored for a very long time.
But yes you are correct nuclear could make H and have it stored as either a combustion fuel of for fuel cells. I begin to think fuel cells will not become mainstream.
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