That's what occurred in 2011 when a quake and tsunami hit a power plant in Fukushima, Japan. ___7:20 a.m.A utility company and environmental groups have reached an agreement that will close California's last nuclear power plant, ending the state's nuclear power era. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) " The Latest on the decision to close California's last nuclear power plant (all times local):10:45 a.m.An expert welcomes the decision to close California's last nuclear power plant, calling the facility costly, dangerous and unnecessary given the rise of solar and other renewable energy sources. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and environmental groups said Tuesday that the Diablo Canyon plant would be shuttered by the time its license runs out in 2025. He says renewable energy is cheap enough that the market is killing nuclear power.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 21, 2016 17:56 UTC