DOGE goes nuclear: How trump invited silicon valley into America’s nuclear power regulator
Trump's administration reshapes nuclear energy regulation.
The Trump administration is significantly changing the landscape of nuclear energy regulation, driven by a push to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence. Led by Seth Cohen, a relatively inexperienced lawyer, the Department of Energy is rewriting regulations and sidelining career experts, raising alarms about safety and the independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Critics warn that this aggressive approach could undermine decades of safety culture in the nuclear sector.
Key Takeaways
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Over 400 NRC staff have left since Trump took office, impacting regulatory effectiveness.
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Seth Cohen, with minimal experience, now oversees nuclear policy at the Department of Energy.
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