The world is rapidly moving into a very serious energy crisis where the consumption of fossile fuels will increase dramatically over the next decades. The energy problem will be leading to higher risks for conflicts, and the increased use of fossile fuels to an enormous enhancement of the CO₂ levels in the atmosphere, probably the main driving force of climate change.

In this context the ongoing discussions in Norway and in other countries attempting to solve the energy problem is pathetic. CO₂ sequestration, bio energy, windmills and Hydrogen are presented as solutions to the global problem. However, when these problems are the basis for endless discussions, the Coal consumption in Asia has now an average yearly INCREASE of  about 250 million tons, which, when translated into energy, represents more than 4 times the total yearly energy consumption in Norway.

It is estimated that the global energy consumption at the end of the century will be between 4 and 6 times higher than today. In order to cover this consumption without  catastrofic consequences for the Earth, there are only two possibilities: direct conversion of solar heat and nuclear power.

In the links below the global energy problem is presented together with details on a safe nuclear power reactor, originally called the "Energy Amplifier", and proposed by the Nobel Laureate, Carlo Rubbia, in the early nineties. In the first link below a simple introduction to the Energy Amplifier is given.

We argue that Norway as an important energy nation and with its advanced technology and large Thorium reserves should take a special responsibility in the development of such a nuclear reactor. This would be the best Norwegian contribution to preserve the living conditions for future generations.