Political Challenges of Thorium Molten Salt Reactors @ TEAC4

Baroness Bryony Worthington

She is a member of the House of Lords in the UK.

Summary:

What it would take to get politicians on board. Going to have to make it work economically in a capitalistic society. Emphasized staying positive. Make friends and allies on both sides on a controversy. Keep the message simple. Win the media over, need celebrities.



John Kutsch

Founder of Thorium Energy Alliance.

Wants an industrial policy for the US, but that idea does not appear to be well-received at the moment.



Comment:

The two above are kind of like a comparison and contrast. Kutsch may be more like a bull in a china shop, and the Baroness is gently warning not to do that.

If I may interject something here: you have to stay aware of where the wind is blowing in politics. Going after public funding in the current political environment is probably not going to get you too far. Trying to get an industrial policy is also not likely to work, especially if the Republicans win big in November. On the other hand, deregulation is a good buzz word for Republicans. There does seem to be a need to deregulate in a few places. So, the regulatory scheme for nuclear energy is definitely cockeyed in this country, and could use some reform. That may stand a chance of success in a new administration. In short, you need to know where and how to marshal your best efforts and resources.