There's Growing Local Support for Extending Life of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

May 18
10 mins

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Nuclear advocates are pushing to keep Diablo Canyon – California’s only running nuclear power plant – open even longer than planned. The plant passed its final hurdle to run until 2030 last month, but legislators are talking about extending that expiration date even further.

Guest: Laura Klivans, KQED


While lawmakers debate how long Diablo Canyon should stay open, local support for the nuclear plant is growing.

Reporter: Kendra Hanna

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