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09-24-2012 Sacramento – Fish and Game public meeting on whale killing seismic surveys

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

The California Fish and Game Commission will hold a public meeting Monday, September 24th, 2012, at 10:00 am in Sacramento to address PG&E’s proposed high-energy seismic surveys.  These surveys will maim and kill large numbers of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, otters, … Continue reading →

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Southern California Ports at risk from San Onofre nuclear plant

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

A nuclear disaster at the San Onofre nuclear power plant could shut down both the Long Beach and Los Angeles ports.  Any cost benefit analysis of whether to restart San Onofre should include the economic impact of such a possibility. According to the … Continue reading →

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Earthquake size is unpredictable says USGS seismologist

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

USGS Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones (Pasadena) said regarding earthquake predictions: We have no way looking forward and saying what is coming next. Which year, which day, which month — we don’t have anything that ties that down. In fact, we think … Continue reading →

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Sign CREDO petition to NRC Chairman Macfarlane

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

The San Onofre nuclear plant is an accident waiting to happen! Click here to sign petition. Eight million people in California will soon be endangered by America’s most dangerous nuclear power plant if the Southern California Edison power company has … Continue reading →

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CRISIS AT SAN ONOFRE: What to look for in the NRC’s Final Report

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Augmented Inspection Team may release their final report today about the steam generator problems at San Onofre.  Below is an important news advisory from Friends of the Earth.  See also, chart comparing San Onofre tube damage … Continue reading →

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San Onofre emergency backup diesel generators flawed for nearly three decades

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

This letter was sent to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko, with a copy to the Orange County Register. Dear Chairman, We were stunned to learn recently that for nearly three decades, the San Onofre nuclear reactors have been operating … Continue reading →

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FERC Chairman: We’ll be in fine shape without San Onofre

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Jon Wellinghoff is confident San Diego County’s summer power needs can be addressed without the San Onofre nuclear plant. The reactivation of non-nuclear generation plants and preparations to reduce peak power demands in the … Continue reading →

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Bad Vibrations: San Onofre steam generators cannot safely be repaired – new Fairewinds video and report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Arnie Gundersen, Chief Engineer of Fairewinds, explains why San Onofre’s four defective replacement steam generators cannot safely be repaired, as he demonstrates what happened inside the generators. Steam generator tube vibrations caused extensive damage due to design changes between the … Continue reading →

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4/24/2012 Irvine City Council meeting – San Onofre on agenda

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

San Onofre nuclear power plant issues are on the agenda for the 4/24/2012 Irvine City Council meeting. World renown independent nuclear and energy experts will be attending. The meeting is open to the public.  If you live or work in Southern California, … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Initiative signature drive falls short, but movement towards shutdown grows

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Donna Gilmore

Though we maintained optimism until the end that we may qualify our initiative for the November ballot, and while our hopes were bolstered by a recent influx of signatures due to publicity surrounding the anniversary of Fukushima as well as … Continue reading →

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