In a rare bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to modernize the<\/p>\n
nuclear energy sector, approving the bill 88\u20132 and sending it to President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n
The measure aims to reform regulations that supporters say have<\/p>\n
\u201cslowed U.S. nuclear development for decades\u201d while also renewing funding for firefighter grant programs.<\/p>\n
The bill seeks to streamline licensing, reduce costs, and speed up environmental reviews while maintaining safety standards.<\/p>\n
Backers note the U.S. operates 93 commercial reactors supplying about 20% of the nation\u2019s electricity, and<\/p>\n
argue nuclear power provides \u201creliable, low-emission energy\u201d as demand rises and climate goals intensify.<\/p>\n
Lawmakers hope reforms will encourage investment in advanced technologies like small modular reactors.<\/p>\n
Critics warn that \u201cfaster approvals could weaken essential safeguards,\u201d raising concerns about environmental reviews, public input, and nuclear waste.<\/p>\n
Still, overwhelming support signals nuclear power is increasingly seen as vital to U.S. energy and climate strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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