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    After decades of being '30 years away,' fusion energy is seeing unprecedented breakthroughs and investment. We explore the latest technologies making fusion a 'when' rather than an 'if' and what realistic timelines look like.

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    We're at a unique inflection point where decades of scientific research are converging with massive private investment and urgent climate needs. Fusion is transitioning from a research curiosity to a serious technology that could reshape how we think about energy.

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    Fusion: Beyond the 30-Year Promise

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    Your Fusion-Ready Future

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