Level 3 - Source on Does thorium have the potential to become an alternative nuclear fuel?

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Is thorium a viable alternative to uranium as a nuclear fuel?
• 3. What are the advantages of thorium as a fuel source?
• 4. Why is thorium not currently used as a nuclear energy source?
• 5. Which challenges should be considered for thorium use in future nuclear energy systems?
• 6. What about the management of thorium fuels waste?
• 7. What would be the potential health and safety impacts of thorium technology use?