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Trump's Executive Order Revises Radiation Limits Amid Health Concerns

1/29/2026

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will revise radiation exposure limits next month under an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to revitalize U.S. nuclear energy.
The order seeks to reduce regulatory barriers, notably the linear no-threshold model for radiation exposure.
Experts warn the change could jeopardize public health and undermine long-term nuclear energy goals.
Critics, including former Department of Energy official Katy Huff, call for research before altering standards.

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will revise radiation exposure limits next month under an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to revitalize U.S. nuclear energy.
The order seeks to reduce regulatory barriers, notably the linear no-threshold model for radiation exposure.
Experts warn the change could jeopardize public health and undermine long-term nuclear energy goals.
Critics, including former Department of Energy official Katy Huff, call for research before altering standards.