Scientists decry Trump’s rush to loosen radiation exposure standards
Science Magazine • 2/19/2026
Summary
Scientists are expressing concern over the Trump administration's efforts to relax radiation exposure standards. They warn that this push to increase nuclear power could result in a higher number of cancer cases.
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