I think I read that practical MSR are about 20 years away. China has invested about a billion dollars [1] for research in this area and is headed by none other

I think I read that practical MSR are about 20 years away. China has invested about a billion dollars [1] for research in this area and is headed by none other than Jiang Mianheng, the son of China's former president Jiang Zemin [2] I dont these reactors are practical immediately. Which changes the whole argument IMHO. [1] https://www.technologyreview.com/s/542526/china-details-next-gen-nuclear-reactor-program/ https://www.technologyreview.com/s/542526/china-details-next... [2] http://www.zdnet.com/article/son-of-chinas-ex-president-thorium-will-help-shape-countrys-energy-future/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/son-of-chinas-ex-president-thor...