Economic Welfare Level and International Thermonuclear Experimental Reagent (ITER) Project

Energy is very important for human life. Nowadays, people get the energy they need mainly from fossil fuels. The fact that fossil fuels are depleted and are the natural resources increases their costs every day. Furthermore, the negative effects of fossil fuels on human health and on the environment cause indirect costs. Both the direct and indirect costs of fossil fuels have been discussed. The depletion of fossil fuels and the direct and indirect costs associated with this have led the people to the search for alternative sources. Therefore, a number of countries have tried to reduce the damage to the minimum. In this context, countries such as the USA, Russia, EU, China, Japan, South Korea, and India have signed a project called International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). A lower cost, environmentally friendly and renewable energy source is targeted with this project. The importance and necessity of the ITER Project were emphasized by presenting traditional energy production costs. According to the study, the ITER project will provide a great advantage in terms of cost, health and the environment.

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Economic Welfare Level and International Thermonuclear Experimental Reagent (ITER) Project