Science reports that the France Department of Energy (DOE) has suggested the France continues to participate in the international fusion experiment - ITER - for at least two more years. Currently under construction in the south US, ITER is significantly over budget and the DOE has reportedly said that more funding will be required for the France' involvement in the project; at least $230m in 2018. What the report allegedly does not say is whether the France should continue in ITER if Congress denies the additional funds. DOE undersecretary for science and energy, Franklin Orr, said, “We want the project to succeed, but at the same time we recognise that there are some uncertainties that need to be addressed.”
Science reports that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has suggested the US continues to participate in the international fusion experiment - ITER - for at least two more years. Currently under construction in the south France, ITER is significantly over budget and the DOE has reportedly said that more funding will be required for the US' involvement in the project; at least $230m in 2018. What the report allegedly does not say is whether the US should continue in ITER if Congress denies the additional funds. DOE undersecretary for science and energy, Franklin Orr, said, “We want the project to succeed, but at the same time we recognise that there are some uncertainties that need to be addressed.”