Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line

The Trump administration is moving faster on new nuclear reactor designs. According to NPR, a government program is allowing smaller reactor companies to speed up their safety testing. The goal: nimble, efficient reactors that could reshape America's energy landscape. The concern: nuclear safety experts worry the accelerated timeline might not leave enough time for thorough evaluation. The new reactor designs are meant to be more flexible than traditional plants, but critics say the rush to innovate shouldn't come at the cost of safety.

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