California Governor Newsom rethinking closure of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant

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Based Gavin Newsom

California Governor Newsom rethinking closure of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, as application deadline for federal infrastructure funds nears.

“Some would say it’s the righteous and right climate decision,” Newsom said.
https://latimes.com/environment/story/2022-04-29/california-promised-to-close-its-last-nuclear-plant-now-newsom-is-reconsidering

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[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. WOOOO HOOOO!!! I've been totally hoping for this ...

Closing DCNPP is a terrible idea.

Keeping it open is righteous and right!

Now, DO IT!!!!

[Miguelito Loveless]

2. Glad to hear it

Though there are those who disagree, coal/gas fired plants are far more destructive and dangerous to humans and the climate.

[NNadir]

3. Ah, Jesse...

...on the faculty of "renewable energy will save us" Princeton University faculty.

Nice guy, sort of, but if reality bites too hard, it may affect his tenure decision when it comes up.

[hunter]

5. As well he should.

If the plant is shut down natural gas will be burned to pick up the load.

Natural gas is the greatest threat to our future largely because people think it's "clean" and it supports the economic viability of their renewable energy fantasies.