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NRC Drops ALARA for Faster Nuclear Builds | Philadelphia News
The NRC is poised to scrap ALARA — the decades-old radiation safety mantra “as low as reasonably achievable” — in favor of a new “graded approach” that prioritizes specific dose limits. This move, timed with President Trump’s push to accelerate nuclear energy to power AI and data centers, could speed up reactor construction but sparks alarm among experts. While the NRC insists safety won’t be compromised, critics warn the new system may allow higher radiation exposure for workers and the public, even if within legal limits. Proposed updates to emission standards further fuel concerns, as…
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