In giving Southern California Edison permission to proceed with removing the cooling pools at SONGS, the California Coastal Commission is green-lighting eliminating the only means whereby the highly radioactive contents of a failing thin-walled dry storage canister could be repackaged into another canister. Local nuclear safety advocates are outraged.
Tag: California Coastal Commission
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Commission Okays Inspection and Maintenance Plan at Retired Nuclear Plant Over Objections
The plan has drawn criticism from local environmental groups and some nuclear experts, who expressed concern over the thoroughness and safety of the plan.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Outdoors, San Clemente
San Clemente Finalizes Sea Level Rise Report in hopes of establishing a Coastal Program
San Clemente has sent a report of its areas most vulnerable to beach erosion to the California Coastal Commission in hopes of establishing a Local Coastal Program, which would allow the city to begin taking measures such as beach nourishment to combat the rising sea levels affecting its beaches.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Eidt: Finding Our Community Voice
Urban planner and environmental activist Jack Eidt writes that Voice of OC has opened up a community platform empowering citizens and residents to impact their local reality, their quality of life. In today’s world of corporate mergers and dwindling media, Edit reminds readers, and donors, that nonprofit newsrooms like Voice put people in a position to make a difference on public policy.
Posted inNewport Beach, Outdoors
The Battle Over Banning Ranch Isn’t Done
Conservationists opposed to the Banning Ranch development celebrated a major legal victory last week with a California Supreme Court ruling that would require the developer to go back to square one and redo the environmental analysis for the project.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Dana Point
Lewis and Wyatt: Dana Point Residents Win With Measure H Approval
Following unanimous approval of Dana Point’s Measure H by the California Coastal Commission, community activists are now focused on changing the makeup of the Dana Point City Council in November.
Posted inDana Point, Investigative, Outdoors
Dana Point Sues Developer Over ‘Strandsgate’ Legal Fees
A ongoing legal battle in Dana Point centered on the rights of beachgoers versus those of property owners has taken a new twist with the city suing the developer of Strand at Headlands, claiming he owes taxpayers more than a half million dollars in legal fees.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Transportation
Eidt: Newport’s Banning Ranch Development Denied, Violates Coastal Act
The path forward requires a good faith effort working with the community, Native Nations, and environmentalists along with employing regenerative natural designs.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nelson: Make Your Voice Heard for Nature on Banning Ranch
Kevin Nelson highlights strong objections to the Banning Ranch development. He calls for the shortsighted proposal to be denied.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Moddelmog: Last Chance for Banning Ranch’s Protected Owls
Activists are encouraging the public to attend the final Coastal Commission hearing for Banning Ranch on September 7th. The California Coastal Commission staff has recommended a significant reduction to the project.
