Community groups warn against push to ‘rip up’ UK nuclear industry rules
GuardianSEP 16
The U.S.-U.K. nuclear deal is a game-changer for energy security and economic growth. Halving licensing times from four to two years will accelerate deployment when AI-driven demand is soaring. This collaboration unlocks a trillion-dollar market, creating thousands of skilled jobs while cutting household bills and breaking Russian nuclear dependence.
This partnership dangerously prioritizes speed over safety by ripping up proven regulations. Cutting licensing from four to two years undermines 60 years of nuclear watchdog protections. With renewables now cheaper and faster to deploy, why rush expensive, risky nuclear plants? This deal diverts resources from truly clean energy solutions.
There is a 50% chance that over 95 nuclear reactors will be in operation in the U.S. by the end of 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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