Trump Administration: Radiation's Good For You

Trump Administration: Radiation's Good For You

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/apnewsbreak-trumps-epa-moving-to-loosen-radiation-limits/2018/10/02/0ff5b26a-c678-11e8-9c0f-2ffaf6d422aa_story.html?utm_term=.1af8a1784e59

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is quietly moving to weaken U.S. radiation regulations, turning to scientific outliers who argue that a bit of radiation damage is actually good for you — like a little bit of sunlight.

Critics say the proposed change could lead to higher levels of exposure for workers at nuclear installations and oil and gas drilling sites, medical workers doing X-rays and CT scans, people living next to Superfund sites and any members of the public who one day might find themselves exposed to a radiation release.

The Trump administration already has targeted a range of other regulations on toxins and pollutants, including coal power plant emissions and car exhaust, that it sees as costly and burdensome for businesses.

rain

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First they say giving tax breaks to the rich at the expense of everyone else is good for the economy, Now they justify easing regulations to save businesses money with "radiation's good for you".

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Just gotta drink some of that Flint water to block the radiation.