Global Fusion Forum online platform brings communities to the table
Fastest Path to Zero initiative launches platform to educate the public about fusion and invite input as the technology develops
With the goal of ensuring communities play an active role as fusion energy moves closer to reality, a new online platform offers an opportunity to learn about fusion technology and weigh in early in the process of its development and deployment.
Launched by U-M’s Fastest Path to Zero initiative, the Global Fusion Forum provides accessible visualizations and educational modules about fusion, making complex concepts understandable to a broader audience including general public, educators, students, elected officials and kids. It also offers interactive opportunities to engage with experts.
“We developed this platform because we think it’s important for communities to understand this new energy technology and weigh in on how key decisions that would have socioeconomic and environmental impact should be made,” said Aditi Verma, assistant professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences, who led development of the platform.
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“Historically, technology developers have put off seeking this input until the late stages of development,” Verma continued. “With fusion being early enough in its development, we have a unique opportunity to get this process right and build trust with the public and communities from the earliest stages of creating this new energy technology.”
For communities that host or are considering hosting energy facilities, the Forum offers a way they can connect with fusion energy experts and provide feedback on siting and development.
AI contributed to this human-verified summary of the article Fastest Path launches Global Fusion Forum by Sara Norman.