Glossary F

The Environmental Glossary. Letter F +++ Popular Articles: 'Function', 'Fishery', 'Facility'

Deutsch: Kernfusion / Español: Fusión / Português: Fusão / Français: Fusion / Italiano: Fusione

Fusion in the environmental context refers to nuclear fusion, a process in which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing substantial amounts of energy in the process. This type of energy production is considered highly promising for the environment due to its potential to produce vast amounts of clean, sustainable energy without the harmful emissions associated with fossil fuels or the long-lived radioactive waste of nuclear fission.