Donald Trump has signed executive orders to enhance the U.S. nuclear energy sector with the goal of quadrupling nuclear power capacity by 2050. The orders aim to cut regulatory processes, reducing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing timeline for new reactors from over ten years to 18 months. Significant changes include overhauling the NRC and revising existing radiation safety standards. The initiative encourages building reactors on federal lands and boosting domestic uranium production, while the Department of Energy will expand uranium enrichment capabilities. Supporters view this as a step towards energy independence, but critics raise concerns over potential safety risks from hastily deployed reactors.
Sat, 24 May 2025 12:03:58 GMT | Baller Alert