From David Pratt, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK
I have watched the pursuit of fusion power for more than 50 years (13 June, p 30). However, the current approach begs a question. Half the world’s population is funding one giant fusion experiment – ITER – that was designed decades ago. It relies on just one proposed fuel and is projected to cost about €20 billion and rising, with the aim to inspire a power plant that will generate electricity by 2050.
Rather than putting all our eggs in one basket, wouldn’t it be better to fund 100 experiments with up to €100 million each instead?
