Belgium is one of several European countries attempting to extend licenses that are scheduled to expire in order to keep nuclear facilities functioning. Meanwhile, France has proposed building up to 14 additional nuclear power facilities in the following years. Why is nuclear power quietly making a big comeback all around the world?
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, California Governor Gavin Newsom is leading a last-ditch push to pass legislation that would provide a lifeline to Diablo Canyon, a 2,250 megawatt nuclear facility that generates about 8% of the state's energy.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) conceded in 2016 to decommission Diablo when its operational licenses run out in 2024 and 2025 as a result of pressure from politicians and environmentalists. Legislators in California changed their minds, nevertheless, in light of the current state of energy policy.
On the very last day of the legislative session, lawmakers enacted legisl...