On the controversies surrounding Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, it would be most wise to move things rapidly toward decommissioning and safety protocols as this aging dinosaur becomes more susceptible to a serious accident. The machinery is becoming more brittle and weak, further increasing the chance of a serious accident. And let’s not forget the chance of a large seismic event someday in our future.
Please shut this plant down and make serious solutions to stabilizing the spent fuel pool. Someday we can relax and move on to cleaner and safer energy production as California rids itself of nuclear-powered energy.
Furthermore, the U.S. should also seriously lead the world in decommissioning nuclear related missiles, bombs, and weapons before the inevitable occurs.
John Edwards
San Luis Obispo
This article appears in Dec 18 – Dec 25, 2025.