A deal has been struck to decommission the PG&E reactors at Diablo Canyon. The reactors have been controversial for many years due to the close proximity of seismic fault lines. There has also been increased concern about the coastal location along the “Ring of Fire” since the tsunami generated nuclear emergencies at Fukushima Daiichi.

The deal will replace the power generated by Diablo Canyon with other renewable energy sources.  Scientific American covers the story here.   NRDC provides perspective here.

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