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Find out how an abundant, cheap, inexhaustible supply of energy will change the world. Explore the possibilities with us as we enter the fusion delivery era; from addressing the issue of climate change and stimulating economic growth to enhancing security and improving the quality of life for billions of people around the world.
Welcome:
Valerie Jamieson – Cluster Development Manager, The Fusion Cluster
Keynote Speaker:
Mark Maslin – Earth Systems Scientist, University College of London
ELECTRIC DREAMS
Broadcast 18th June 2024 at FUSION24
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UKAEA’s mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. Fusion, the process that powers the sun, can play a big part in our carbon-free energy future.
UKAEA leads the world in fusion research with a wide range of programmes covering robotics, materials testing and development, and tritium science. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow’s power stations.
Follow us!
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00:00 Welcome to Fusion 24, Valerie Jamieson Development Manager, The Fusion Cluster
02:23 Welcome to the future!
02:49 What does a fusion energy future look like?
03:26 Current planetary boundaries: nitrogen, greenhouse gases, land use, and extinction rates
06:18 Modelling climate futures
07:25 Population growth
07:56 Greenhouse gas emissions
08:30 So why fusion energy?
09:31 Global energy futures
10:21 Electric dreams: a holistic approach to unlimited energy
11:42 Aviation and fusion energy: a solution for an emissions challenge?
13:42 The future of mining: lithium and other rare earth metals
15:11 The colossal untapped value of asteroids
17:01 Conclusion: if we want the future humanity deserves, we need fusion energy
Find out how an abundant, cheap, inexhaustible supply of energy will change the world. Explore the possibilities with us as we enter the fusion delivery era; from addressing the issue of climate change and stimulating economic growth to enhancing security and improving the quality of life for billions of people around the world.
Welcome:
Valerie Jamieson – Cluster Development Manager, The Fusion Cluster
Keynote Speaker:
Mark Maslin – Earth Systems Scientist, University College of London
ELECTRIC DREAMS
Broadcast 18th June 2024 at FUSION24
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UKAEA’s mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. Fusion, the process that powers the sun, can play a big part in our carbon-free energy future.
UKAEA leads the world in fusion research with a wide range of programmes covering robotics, materials testing and development, and tritium science. Our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of clean energy for tomorrow’s power stations.
Follow us!
X: twitter.com/UKAEAofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/ukaeaofficial
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ukaeaofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/UKAEAofficial
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00:00 Welcome to Fusion 24, Valerie Jamieson Development Manager, The Fusion Cluster
02:23 Welcome to the future!
02:49 What does a fusion energy future look like?
03:26 Current planetary boundaries: nitrogen, greenhouse gases, land use, and extinction rates
06:18 Modelling climate futures
07:25 Population growth
07:56 Greenhouse gas emissions
08:30 So why fusion energy?
09:31 Global energy futures
10:21 Electric dreams: a holistic approach to unlimited energy
11:42 Aviation and fusion energy: a solution for an emissions challenge?
13:42 The future of mining: lithium and other rare earth metals
15:11 The colossal untapped value of asteroids
17:01 Conclusion: if we want the future humanity deserves, we need fusion energy
