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http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/952238/dont_believe_the_spin_on_thorium_being_a_green
er_nuclear_option.html
>Even if thorium technology does progress to the point where it might be commercially viable, it will face the same problems as conventional nuclear: it is not renewable or sustainable and cannot effectively connect to smart grids. The technology is not tried and tested, and none of the main players is interested. Thorium reactors are no more than a distraction.

>Thorium reactors are no more than a distraction

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>>4303609

Rebuttal here:

http://energyfromthorium.com/rees-article-rebuttal/