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Ah yes, like how “fusion” somehow isn’t “nuclear”.
Well, "nuclear" has come to mean "fission," because that's how it's used in every nuclear energy system today. "Fusion" isn't something that exists in a meaningful way outside of science labs.
So I think that association is fair. If you mean "fusion," you should say "nuclear fusion."
Are you meaning because people are excited about "fusion" being a possible future energy source, whereas when they here "nuclear" their minds immediately go to weapons and fission accidents and pollution?
Correct.