Reuters. (2023 December 15). California’s Only Nuclear Power Plant Gets State Approval For 5-Year Extension. Retrieved January 28th, 2024, from https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/californias-only-nuclear-plant-gets-state-approval-5-year-extension-2023-12-15/
The California Public Utilities Commission granted a 5-year extension for Electric’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant and Pacific Gas. This was done in order to reduce electricity shortages during extreme weather. So this means that the plant can continue working until 2029-2030. Some people are concerned about the plant being prone to earthquakes and the plant’s lack of disposal of radioactive waste. The Biden Administration also gave funding to prevent the closure of Diablo Canyon in climate change efforts.
I believe that relying on nuclear energy in an effort to fight climate change is definitely good, but it has its risks as I read in the article. I also believe that renewable energy sources and energy-efficient measures should be put first instead. This article relates to environmental science as it discusses power plants, climate change, and energy sources.