Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?
CBC News
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 09:00 AM

Recent nuclear fusion news from Canada and China has created a buzz. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world, and have drawn billions in private investment. But how close are we to having fusion power plants?
Nuclear fusion milestones from Canada's General Fusion and China's EAST reactor have caused a buzz over this potentially limitless, clean energy source becoming a reality amid rising power demand fro… [+9110 chars]
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