PG&E seeks interim license for Diablo Canyon unit
PG&E filed with the NRC for an interim operating license citing drought driven need for more power and the plant's safety. The filing argues unit 1 could prevent major reliability gaps even under drought and potential offshore Hosgri fault quakes with extremely low risk to the public.
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Peanut hull logs and biodegradable litter touted
A report suggests peanut hulls are now used as a basis for fireplace logs due to their fibrous nature and as organic biodegradable kitty litter. The hulls reportedly absorb odors and break down naturally, offering an eco friendly disposal option.
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Wasco area nuclear plant debate hinges on brackish water supply
The San Joaquin Agricultural Protection Council disputes plant backers over brackish water for four reactors at Wasco. An Interagency Drainage Study released in Bakersfield shows 21 000 acre feet of 9000 ppm brackish water by 1990, far below the 51 000–103 000 acre feet needed, prompting warnings of reliance on fresh water and setting up an inland siting battle.
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