Fission, Fusion & Climate Innovation

September 23, 2024

4:15 pm

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Wind, Nuclear, renewables. General Atomics work on fusion is world leading. Supply chain issues must be overcome for fusion to be commercialized. There’s thermo-nuclear propulsion, TRIGA reactors, and why the military plays a critical role in projecting American power around the world. Are we making progress?

João Metelo

CEO & Founder of Gateway Zero

Zabrina Johal

Senior Director of Strategic Development at General Atomics

Joey Hinson

Publisher & Media Manager

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