Nuclear waste and weapons material is a major problem for the US as well as many other countries throughout the world. Since Yucca mountain is not a viable solution and in fact is dangerous and alternative solution is required.
The US has set aside 20 billon dollars for such a solution. LIFE is an attempt at such a solution and is among other approaches.
I think a fusor hybrid that is modeled on LIFE is the best approach to clean up the nuclear mess. It would be a disservice to humanity to let petty competition and a fear of the neutron deny the world of an elegant and effective way of nuclear waste disposal.
