Researching fusion is probably a great way to slow adoption of nuclear energy world wide.
It's always 30 years away and provides a permanent Osbourne Effect.
Research effective means of deploying low cost residential solar. Research means of decommissioning nuclear reactors and waste disposal. Research Thorium and Uranium reactors, work out the insurance problems involved.
The FA we are talking about is related to the completion of the construction of the first Fusion reactor by the end of this year.
Also, fusion has only really been seriously considered AFAIK since the 70s (yes theoretical research happened before) so not sure how you get to the 'always 30 years away' thing, which sounds like we had several cycles of Osbourne effect. Not to mention the word 'always' gives your post an 'all or nothing' type of feel which is generally characteristic of people in distress whose fight or flight mode is active, blocking more nuanced views.
You might be right that we are very far away and this is only harmful, time will tell, but I truly hope the breakthrough is here.
It's always 30 years away and provides a permanent Osbourne Effect.
Research effective means of deploying low cost residential solar. Research means of decommissioning nuclear reactors and waste disposal. Research Thorium and Uranium reactors, work out the insurance problems involved.