Bob Mumgaard
CEO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
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science Dec 30, 2025, 12:46 PM
U.S. fusion energy risks falling behind China, warns CEO - Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, warns that the U.S. fusion program is outdated compared to China's advancements.
- China has invested significantly—between $6 billion and $12 billion—into fusion energy, while the U.S. program remains unchanged since the 1990s.
- Mumgaard stresses the importance of modernizing U.S. fusion efforts to avoid falling behind in the global energy race.
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