What is the consensus opinion on Thorium LFTRs versus nuclear? ie thorium versus plutonium fuel cycles?
There has never been a consensus on fission.
Since 3 Mile Island I think there’s only been 3 more nuke plants built.
The safety and disposal concerns have only increased, with the addition of Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters.
Th²³² absorbs a neutron then beta(-) decays into U-233 which is directly fissile. There are several reactor designs that are “different” than traditional commercial designs...if the NRC ever gets out of the way, we might begin to make up substantial ground with other countries.