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Economically failing nuclear plant to receive 1.1B bailout (apnews.com)

submitted 2 years ago by lettruthout@lemmy.world to c/climate@slrpnk.net

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"President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday finalized approval of $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running. "

Because renewable energy sources are too expensive?

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[–] quindraco@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

Because renewable energy sources are too expensive?

Nuclear power is the best option available and I'm confused why you're confused about that.

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