Aging nuclear plants need to be watched more closely, not less. But the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering scaling back its inspections and making it easier for reactors to earn high marks.

Aging nuclear plants need to be watched more closely, not less. But the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering scaling back its inspections and making it easier for reactors to earn high marks. https://t.co/VEE7W8NK6M pic.twitter.com/cQNueDCUN0

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