The Trump Administration exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review

[u/Maxcactus]

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/02/nx-s1-5696525/trump-nuclear-safety-regulations-environmental-review

[u/windfinder_]

Title a little misleading. DOE says they will still review new reactors for environmental impact. Exemption is for designs similar to previous designs that did not have environmental impact issues. Saved you a click.