The American Nuclear Society supports keeping Diablo Canyon open
Statement from American Nuclear Society President Steven Nesbit and Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy
November 24, 2021, 11:08AMPress Releases
A whale swims off the coast by Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. (Image: PG&E)
The American Nuclear Society supports the continued operation of California's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The premature shutdown of Diablo Canyon units 1 and 2, slated respectively in November 2024 and August 2025, will inflict grave harm to California's economy and environment.
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