[VygmraMGVl]

10 years ago, Congress decided we needed to transition off of it. Large amounts of the stockpile were sold off from 2013-2018 and this is the final part of the plan.

https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/helium/fede...

[hypercube33]

Transition off of it? Dont we need it for superconducting coolant and some other things?

[bonestamp2]

Yes. MRI machines need it, although I guess that kind of falls into the superconductor category. But I call that use case out because it's probably a good idea to have the government, or some trusted caretaker, look after at least two strategic stockpiles.

[westurner]

FWIU Nuclear Fusion can use (and produce) 4He ('He4') as fuel.

I think it makes sense to retain our nation's helium reserves.

[nathanfig]

Thanks!