SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 25, 2026Scientific American

Weaker radiation limits will not help nuclear energy

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will likely abandon the linear no-threshold radiation model by February 23 following Trump's executive order. However, this approach lacks scientific support and may increase health risks.

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