The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
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EXIT GLACIER, Alaska — America's 49th state is a study in contrasts: Rapidly melting glaciers like this one attract tourists, while the oil industry underpinning its economy is getting a fresh boost from Washington after decades of decline. Why it matters: Few places put the causes and consequences of global warming in such close proximity, making Alaska a vivid window into the world's reliance on fossil fuels as climate impacts mount. Driving the news: "Alaska is a powerhouse," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said last week in Anchorage at the state oil and gas trade group's annual conference, according to Alaska News Source. - "I think you could have an incredible several years, several decades coming with just some common sense…
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Climate activists promised that green hydrogen was key to replacing fossil fuels in difficult-to-electrify sectors, brushing aside critics’ points wholesale. Now, the list of failed hydrogen projects has grown quite long, and reflects billions squandered on yet another futile climate scheme.