In a recent article from the Huffington Post, Daniel Clery discussed the benefits of fusion energy. Throughout the article, Clery gives a great explanation of the fusion process and the challenges that current reactors face. Clery explains that while fusion still requires years of research and development, fusion will provide safe, clean, and renewable energy, making the effort worthwhile. From the article:

Fusion is the perennial bridesmaid that never quite makes it to becoming the bride — scientists always seem to be making progress but a practical fusion reactor always seems to remain about three decades away. So what is it about fusion that makes it so hard to achieve, but still attracts scientists to work on it after six decades of trying?

There are still many hurdles to overcome between achieving break-even and an economic commercial reactor. But with its many benefits, fusion remains an enticing prospect despite the difficulty in making it work.

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