Rochelle Becker on KPBS Midday Edition Radio–Lessons from Fukushima
OUR TOP STORY ON MIDDAY EDITION: FOUR YEARS AGO ON 11 MARCH A 9.0 EARTHQUAKE HIT OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN GIVING BIRTH TO A TSUNAMI THAT SLAMMED INTO THE COUNTRY’S EASTERN COAST. THIS DISASTER KILLED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE 14 METER HIGH TSUNAMI WAVE POURED OVER THE SEAWALL SURROUNDING THE FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR PLANT […]
Video Compilation: The Alliance responds to PG&E’s newest seismic report on Diablo Canyon
On March 12, PG&E submited to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a mandatory, post-Fukushima update of the seismic hazard at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. But, after three years of ratepayer funded research: How much does PG&E know about the hazards? Just how “certain” are they that the data is adequate? Was their research team […]
New Art Exhibit Opens: REDACTED: Transparency, Democracy & Nuclear Power
They say: The truth isn’t always black or white….but what if it was, and you still couldn’t tell? As we mark the fourth anniversary of the ongoing nuclear disaster at Fukushima, we reflect on the Japanese government’s final verdict: The tragedy was a product of collusion and lack of transparency by the nuclear industry and […]
Alliance files motion seeking investigation into previously secret San Onofre emails
March 9, 2015 ALLIANCE FOR NUCLEAR RESPONSIBILITY’S REPLY TO RESPONSE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TO MOTION SEEKING INVESTIGATION OF THE EXTENT OF SANCTIONS TO BE ORDERED AGAINST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR VIOLATION OF COMMISSION RULES 1.1 AND 8.4 030915-A4NR-Reply to SCE-sanctions February 10, 2015 In response to SCE’s admission of unreported communications between […]
released emails between CPUC and PG&E regarding Diablo Canyon License Renewal
In February, 2015, PG&E released 65,000 emails detailing their communications with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as part of a case involving the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion in 2010. In searching through the enormous volume of material, the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility (A4NR) has located a dozen that deal directly with the relicensing […]
Video Highlights of Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee Meeting, February 4, 2015
The following video excerpts from the day-long meeting of the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee highlight issues of concern to the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility. The clip below recaps discussion of Seismic issues: Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility attorney John Geesman informs the Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee (DCISC) of a newly revealed and significantly revised […]
Video of the Independent Peer Review Panel meetings # 7, # 8, #9, 10 & 11 at the CPUC
On this page you will find links to view the videotapes of the meetings of the Independent Peer Review Panel (IPRP) formed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to review the results of PG&E’s ratepayer funded seismic studies of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. IPRP Meeting # 11, April 1, 2016 […]
Presentation of Dr. Douglas Hamilton to IPRP on 11/17/2014
The following, in both Powerpoint and PDF format, constitute the graphic presentation of Dr. Douglas Hamilton to the Independent Peer Review Panel (IPRP) regarding his analysis of PG&E’s Chapter 12 in their “Final Seismic Report.” As Powerpoint: DHH-IPRP presentation 111714 As a PDF file: DHH-IRPR 111714-V2 final
PG&E grilled at CPUC over illegal communications and influence peddling with regulator
As controversy continues to grow with new revelations and emails documenting collusion between PG&E and their regulators, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), a hearing was held at the CPUC regarding “An Order to Show Cause why it (PG&E) should not be held in contempt and sanctioned for violating rules of the CPUC. In this compelling […]
A4NR files opening brief in CPUC case regarding PG&E’s “Final Seismic Study”
PG&E Subverted State Review of Diablo Canyon Seismic Studies and Squandered Ratepayer Money, According to A4NR Regulatory Filing The same attributes which have earned PG&E the distinction of being America’s only nuclear licensee facing criminal prosecution from the U.S. Department of Justice—including a leading charge of obstruction of justice—extend to the company’s conduct of the […]
