publius on Nostr: There's a very good reason why the very first power-producing fission reactor was a ...

There's a very good reason why the very first power-producing fission reactor was a sodium-cooled fast breeder. It has been obvious from the first that the regenerative nuclear fuel cycle is necessary if fission is to meet a large portion of the energy needs of the world for a long time. But politicians continue to convince themselves, despite all available evidence, that fission will not be required for that, and promote converter reactors and direct disposal of spent fuel.