Trump Aims to Quadruple US Nuclear Energy by 2050, Orders Reactor Construction

Donald Trump announced a plan to quadruple US nuclear energy capacity by 2050. This initiative aims to maintain US leadership and engage the private sector. It involves accelerating nuclear reactor construction by reforming risk-averse regulations. Trump ordered the Energy Department to expedite the construction of ten large reactors by 2030. He also wants to help fund the modernization of existing reactors. The executive order includes four decrees that criticize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's risk-averse culture. The executive orders permit nuclear reactor construction on federal lands. They also aim to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. An increase in US uranium mining and enrichment is planned, which is crucial for nuclear development.