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“Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just that I prefer fusion to fission. And it just so happens that there's an enormous fusion reactor safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's wireless!”

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William McDonough

William McDonough is a renowned American designer known for his contributions to the field of sustainable design. Born on February 21, 1951, he is a versatile designer with expertise in architecture, industrial design, and urban planning. more

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