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Trump Aims to Revive Nuclear Energy Amid Challenges

4/12/2025

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The Trump administration is determined to revitalize U.S. nuclear energy by tackling regulatory obstacles and championing small modular reactors (SMRs). However, experts warn of significant challenges, including a slow permitting process, a shortage of skilled workers, and public anxiety over radiation. With few new reactors since the 1990s, the nation still heavily depends on fossil fuels.

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The Trump administration is determined to revitalize U.S. nuclear energy by tackling regulatory obstacles and championing small modular reactors (SMRs). However, experts warn of significant challenges, including a slow permitting process, a shortage of skilled workers, and public anxiety over radiation. With few new reactors since the 1990s, the nation still heavily depends on fossil fuels.