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When plans by PG&E to build a nuclear power plant at heavenly Bodega Head triggered an uprising.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

A nuclear power plant on the East Coast will produce electricity for a further 20 years after a deal was reached between its owner EDF and the government.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Yet carbon capture and storage had barely been tested, and no experts interviewed could recall a commercial power plant using it.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

An aggregated power plant wouldn’t be available all the time the way a nuclear plant is, but it could send power for a few hours during crunch periods.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Many feared they were putting themselves in mortal danger to save the power plant, but they were determined to protect their families and all the people living in the surrounding towns.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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