Thorium Nuclear Power For South Asians

[RiazHaq]

In addition to green energy from water, wind and sun, is there a source of clean, renewable and plentiful energy that can satisfy the growing needs of the humankind without destroying the planet earth? The answer is a qualified yes. Many scientists believe that the answer lies in developing and exploiting the abundant but mildly-radioactive element thorium in a redesigned nuclear fuel cycle. Large deposits of thorium oxide are found in many countries of the world, including United States, China, India and Pakistan. There are significant concentrations of thorium oxide in Kerala, India and Mardan, Pakistan. Research conducted by Dr. Muhammad Haleem Khan at Punjab University's Institute of Chemistry found thorium oxide concentrations of 6.5% in Badar near Mardan in Pakistan, and 5.9% in Kerala, India. (Reference: Dr. M.H. Khan, 1992, Chapter 4, Page 114).

Haq's Musings: Can Thorium Energy Save Planet Earth?

 

[Red Dwarf]

The first paragraph got something about thorium in it all others contains Indian plant leaks and things that not justifies the title.

 

[Gene_with_LaRouche]

There is a very good article that was written in 2005 by nuclear engineer on the importance of thorium fuel cycle and use of fast breeder reactor to develop the full capacity of this resource. The link is: http://www.larouchepub.com/eiw/public/2005/2005_40-49/2005_40-49/2005-46/pdf/64-71_45_sci.pdf The author is very active in working to bring about the use of nuclear power in the world as a whole.

 

[Chanakyaa]

With India having One of the largest Reserves of Thorium, that is sufficient for over 1000 Yrs of Energy production surely Thorium is The Future !

 

[Red Dwarf]

With India having One of the largest Reserves of Thorium, that is sufficient for over 1000 Yrs of Energy production surely Thorium is The Future !

True; but still its not a clean energy source...