Trump Orders Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants | Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.

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It’s worth noting that he also fired many of the staff who know how to ensure that they’re actually safe, as well as the staff who would approve financing.

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edgemaster72@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Quoting myself from yesterday:

I’m sure this will be enacted with all appropriate considerations and precautions

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- mojofrododojo@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  yes yes, let trump speed up nuclear energy, this will end so fucking well
  
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- LuxSpark@lemmy.cafe ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  indubitably.
  
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Rakonat@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
Trump almost does something actually a good idea. Can’t wait to find out how this admin fucks it up…

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