A recent report highlights a significant decline in nuclear safety in the United States. The country’s score dropped by 10 points to 66 on a 100-point scale. This represents the largest decrease ever recorded by the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
The report criticizes both the United States and North Korea regarding nuclear oversight. Specifically, it cites a ‘dramatic deterioration’ in the safety environment in the U.S.
Experts attribute this decline largely to a reduction in the independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This change reportedly occurred during the Trump administration, affecting the commission’s ability to effectively oversee nuclear safety.