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Re:Will We Ever Get Fusion Power? by TheOtherHobbes on Saturday June 29, 2024 @05:36AM (#40828980)
Just wait until you find out how much oil and gas the UK imports.
Re:Will We Ever Get Fusion Power? by howerj on Saturday June 29, 2024 @07:20AM (#40829502)
I already know this, it doesn't change anything. Who is able to blockade the UK's access to oil, gas or uranium, all of which are much easier to stockpile than electricity? The only one with that capability is the USA. Who is able to attack a HVDC line? Anyone with a fifth rate navy.
Re:Will We Ever Get Fusion Power? by Qwertious on Saturday June 29, 2024 @06:19AM (#40829159)
Pretty sure UK needs to import uranium, too.
Re:Will We Ever Get Fusion Power? by cmenge on Saturday June 29, 2024 @08:25AM (#40829928)
That's a false argument. Uranium gives you power for years, and can be sourced from multiple sellers. That is very different from a line that the other side or a third party can simply cut. Point in case: NordStream pipelines that supplied Germany.