Author: Breanne Deppisch
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Climate groups move to stop relicensing of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant
California climate groups on Tuesday filed a motion to intervene in the relicensing process for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, citing concerns over safety and environmental hazards at the plant that they say could risk disaster. The motion, filed by Friends of the Earth, Mothers for Peace, and the Environmental Working Group, comes less…
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Biden says drivers will pay more for gas ‘as long as it takes’ to counter Russia
President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. drivers will continue to pay record-high gas prices for “as long as it takes” to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine, acknowledging that consumers are unlikely to see relief at the pump anytime soon. During a press conference Thursday following the NATO summit in Spain, Biden was asked how…
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Newsom weighs delaying closure of Diablo Canyon nuclear facility
WASHINGTON • California Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering delaying a long-planned closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear facility, reflecting a broader attitudinal shift toward nuclear power as states scramble to secure clean energy options and protect against supply shortages. Newsom said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board that he planned to…
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Sen. Manchin fumes as U.S. buys 500,000 barrels of Russian oil a day amid Ukraine war
WASHINGTON • Sen. Joe Manchin called on President Joe Biden to ramp up domestic energy production to curtail the United States’ reliance on Russian oil and gas imports, accusing the White House of pushing “hypocritical” policies. The West Virginia Democrat said in a statement late Monday that the U.S. importing about a half-million barrels of…