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The year is 2041. It is a bright evening in London. People zoom around on electric scooters and bikes.

Everywhere, lights are shining from buildings. Huge TV screens show a live stream of the latest news from the galaxy.

This is what life could look like soon. Yesterday, scientists in England made a breakthroughA sudden advance or successful discovery in science. in nuclear fusion. It could lead to unlimitedHaving no limits or restrictions. power.

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FusionA reaction where atoms are blasted together so quickly that they join - or fuse - together. is a reaction that happens when two atomsThe smallest unit of any chemical element. are forced together. When they join, they create lots of energy. It is the same reaction that happens every day on the sun.

Fusion is clean and could last forever. Fusion reactions have always used too much energy to be worth it. Yesterday, scientists in England used a new reactor that keeps gas colder. It made enough energy to power 50 kettles.

Yes! It might be hard to make fusion work, but it will be the perfect answer to climate change. We will be able to make all the energy we need to power the world without harming the environment.

No. It is too late. We need a solution that already works! We cannot wait for more breakthroughs. We should use wind and solar energy to solve the climate crisis.