Let me start my question by saying I really like the idea of nuclear energy. It's a great energy source and I love it way more than coal, oil or even solar for a variety of reasons.
That said, I can easily find rough estimates on how much oil our world has available, how many square miles of land we'd have to cover with solar panels for solar energy and our coal reserves... But I can't find anything about how much nuclear fuel there is available to be mined.
Is this because it is a non-issue due to the sheer amount or is it because of ignorance the question hasn't been asked in the media?
How much nuclear fuel is available to the world? Is it a practical amount that would satiate our energy desires for a significant amount of time? What public studies are available concerning the practicality of mining, refining and processing ore into nuclear fuel?
Big question but I couldn't find an answer on Wikipedia. Thanks!
2007-12-02
07:01:53
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Jeff
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