Nuclear waste could power Europe for decades. This startup plans to prove it

Europe has long faced the challenge of safely storing its vast nuclear waste, which could provide energy for centuries yet remains unmanageable. Thorizon, a Franco-Dutch startup, aims to revolutionize this by developing a molten salt reactor that uses spent fuel and thorium, offering a safer, modular solution with potential global implications. Despite its promising design and partnerships, the company faces significant funding hurdles in Europe, where competition from other nuclear tech companies may slow progress.