USA Sets Out Roadmap for Fusion Commercialisation
About This Episode
The US Department of Energy has set out a roadmap for fusion commercialization, with the goal of scaling up the domestic fusion private sector by the 2030s. The roadmap advances President Donald Trump's Executive Order Unleashing American Energy, reinforcing the Administration's commitment to expediting the development of fusion energy. The development of fusion energy has the potential to provide a nearly limitless source of clean energy, and could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.
Our Take
The US just formally committed to fusion power by the 2030s—the same decade the Labor Cliff hits. This isn't just energy policy; it's a race against economic collapse, and the book's timeline analysis reveals why the order of arrival (crisis before solutions) will define which future we actually get.
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