Today's NRC recommends spending 67% more than its 1995 benchmark to ward off radiation dangers

Dollar value assigned by the NRC to reduce radiation exposure per person-rem, in 2026 dollars

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Note: These values come from general guidance and have varied significantly across applications.

Source: 2022 NRC ReportClaudine Hellmuth/POLITICO