Nuclear accidents
A reporter covering the Fukushima nuclear meltdown actually lived through Chernobyl
There’s been no end to the ongoing disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. And Yuriy Humber has a unique perspective. He’s been reporting on the Fukushima meltdown for Bloomberg News in Tokyo and also lived through the Chernobyl disaster.
Tech Podcast: Japan’s nuclear crisis
This is one of the damaged reactors from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. During the past week, the plant has been the focus of global attention, as plant operators try to avoid the release of radioactive material, caused by damage wrought by last week's earthquake and subsequent tsunami. On this week's Tech Podcast, you'll […]
Top of the Hour: Japan’s Nuclear Emergency, Morning Headlines
Peter Ford, reporter for the Christian Science Monitor is in Sendai, Japan. He says that at the nuclear power plant, “things are not getting any better” and that workers are trying to clear a road so that fire trucks can get in while a helicopter tried to dump water on the reactor. However, the helicopter […]
Top of the Hour: Fearing a Nuclear Meltdown in Japan, Morning Headlines
Another explosion rocked the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, but officials say that the radiation level has dropped to a safe level. While these plants have been taken off line, many conventional power plants were damaged by the earthquake as well, causing rolling blackouts in Japan. Freelance journalist Matt Alt reports from Tokyo.
Top of the Hour: The Dangers of Nuclear Power, Morning Headlines
A steam explosion at the Fukushima power plant early Tuesday morning led to a fire that released large amounts of radioactive materials into the atmosphere. However, officials say that radiation levels have dropped to a safe level. All but 50 workers have been evacuated and the remaining workers are trying to keep the reactors cool. […]