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Diablo Canyon: Californias Last Nuclear Power Plant delves into the controversial role of this coastal facility, which generates nearly nine percent of the states electricity. The plants cooling system, a contentious issue, is accused of killing billions of fish annually, yet it also creates a marine sanctuary. As power demand surges with electric vehicles, data centers, and heatwaves, business leaders and lawmakers debate extending operations beyond the planned shutdown. Inside, workers train in a full-scale control room simulator, handling everything from refueling to emergencies. Spent fuel is stored in earthquake-proof dry casks, but critics worry about nearby faults and the lack of a permanent waste site. As costs rise and blackouts loom, Diablo Canyon navigates the balance between reliable power and green goals, with all eyes on its future.

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