Because this is American technology and we absolutely need to roll it out here before we export the technology and end energy poverty. This technology is a major foreign policy play.
Nuclear fuel can be reused in Oklo’s reactor. This will reduce the dangerous isotopes, which will decay in less than 1,000 years. Look under the bed again, no need to fear the boogeyman.
We won’t decommission the site, we will upgrade it and ensure it remains valuable infrastructure for the remainder of civilization.
There is no better way to generate 24/7 clean energy.
To call this a boondoggle is to misunderstand the goal of ending energy poverty globally.
This was a smart play by Oklo to reveal the issues so they can resubmit thoughtfully.