Boiling Point: If only nuclear power were an easy climate change solution

Boiling Point: If only nuclear power were an easy climate change solution: Navigating the energy transition will be hard, whether we like it or not. Dear Sammy: Thank you for your article, "If Only Nuclear Were an Easy Climate Change Solution" in yesterday's Boiling Point newsletter. Your article focuses on Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP.) https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-10-03/if-only-nuclear-power-were-an-easy-climate-change-solution-boiling-point The independent nonprofit Californians for Green Nuclear Power has been advocating for extended DCPP operations for over a decade. Here's our newest filing before the CPUC regarding DCPP extended operations. See the introduction for our summary. Though it is due on Friday, October 6, this filing will be filed and served this evening. We think one of the easy things to do for California's environment and California ratepayers is keep Diablo Canyon running for as long as possible. The DCPP replacement is increased natural gas fired generation in California and more coal - fired generation in states like Wyoming. For years, fossil fuel interests have lobbied behind the scenes for DCPP's shut down. They have hidden behind nonprofits that allegedly protect the environment. The fossil-fired alternatives would increase toxic air and water pollution. The Sun does not always shine nor does the wind always blow with sufficient force to turn the wind turbines. Unfortunately, there are examples around the world of the negative externalities of increased pollution as nuclear power plants needlessly close. I look forward to being interviewed for one of your upcoming stories. Gene Nelson, Ph.D. CGNP Senior Legal Researcher and President Californians for Green Nuclear Power, Inc. (CGNP) 1375 East Grand Ave Ste 103 #523 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-2421 (805) 363 - 4697 cell Government@CGNP.org email https://CGNP.org website