A History of Division Over Nuclear Power at Diablo Canyon
Clip: Season 5 Episode 5 | 1m 34s
Critics have been calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant's closure for decades.
Critics have been calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant's closure for decades. In the 1980s, the plant's gates witnessed one of the largest number of arrests in the history of the U.S. anti-nuclear movement. Despite these efforts, the plant ultimately opened. But concerns over safety emerge again as California considers keeping the plant open after announcing it's closure in 2016.
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A History of Division Over Nuclear Power at Diablo Canyon
Clip: Season 5 Episode 5 | 1m 34s
Critics have been calling for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant's closure for decades. In the 1980s, the plant's gates witnessed one of the largest number of arrests in the history of the U.S. anti-nuclear movement. Despite these efforts, the plant ultimately opened. But concerns over safety emerge again as California considers keeping the plant open after announcing it's closure in 2016.
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Decades Against Diablo with Mothers for Peace
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Mothers for Peace have been protesting the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant since 1973. (3m 35s)
Diablo Canyon: California's Last Nuclear Power Plant (Preview)
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Diablo Canyon ignites conversations about nuclear power in the state’s energy future. (30s)
How Diablo Canyon Fits into California's Energy Mix
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Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant is seen as a key player in California's energy mix. (2m 41s)
Mothers for Nuclear's Fight at Diablo Canyon
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Mothers for Nuclear hopes to change people’s minds about nuclear energy in California. (3m 52s)
Why Did California Decide to Keep Operating Diablo Canyon?
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Diablo Canyon is still operating to meet clean energy goals while keeping the power on. (1m 23s)
YTT Tribe Reclaims Diablo Canyon’s Nuclear Land
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The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant sits on the YTT Tribe's ancestral homelands. (12m)
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