The birth of billions: the first step towards fusion power?

Two birth statistics caught my eye this week. One is well known, the other less so.

As you may know, the birth of the seven billionth person will take place in October of this year, most likely in India or China.

Following hot on its heels will be the birth of the billionth car. Yes that's right, there will shortly be one thousand million motor vehicles clogging the roads of this planet. That's one car for every seven men, women and children. It's a phenomenal statistic and one ...