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Amid fire season, power outages could threaten Diablo Canyon
The last standing nuclear power plant in California may face safety issues if there's an electrical power outage during wildfire season. A new Sea Center exhibit at Stearns Wharf looks at efforts to revive the endangered wild abalone.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 29m ListenThe last standing nuclear power plant in California may face safety issues if there's an electrical power outage during wildfire season. A new Sea Center exhibit at Stearns Wharf looks at efforts to revive the endangered wild abalone. And the Ensemble exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art highlights the intersection of sound and art.
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3 storiesIs Diablo Canyon safe during fire season?
Following the deadly Thomas and Paradise fires, which were triggered by high winds sparking electrical lines, PG&E and SoCal Edison are now taking pre-emptive measures. They plan to shut off parts of their grid during high wind events for safety.
Read the story10 minSea Center exhibit: efforts to save the endangered white abalone
The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum’s new exhibit “Saving the White Abalone” follows local conservation efforts to reintroduce the large sea snails to the wild through captive breeding.
Read the story9 minArtist Chris Kallmyer plays his Ensemble
Chris Kallmyer’s art piece, Ensemble , is now on display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. It's filled with eight microtonal chimes meant to be played by eight different people. The piece has an unfinished and evolving feel.
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