The most recent programs for the Nuclear Incident/Accident Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5423 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:26 GMT Scientific, business and government leaders examined the impact of the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a series of events from tsunami to the meltdown of Fukushima nuclear power plant. Topics included business recovery and the use of nuclear power. "Japan 2011: Cascading Disasters" was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled "Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience," held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310396-2 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about lessons learned from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident in Japan. Critics of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) spoke directly to commissioners, saying the agency was too cozy with the industry, and had not done nearly enough to implement new safety recommendations in the wake of the 2011 Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent power plant accident. The NRC meeting also included speakers from the nuclear power industry, who said the industry would meet its deadlines for the highest priority recommendations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307487-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) members testified on the implementation of new safety changes put into place following the nuclear emergency at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant after an earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304879-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) held an event on lessons learned from the nuclear radiation leaks at the Fukushima reactor in Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302262-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A special task force created to investigate the Japanese nuclear disaster presented its findings to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It included recommendations for improving backup power systems at nuclear plants. NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko called on his agency to complete consideration of new safety recommendations within 90 days. He also said the industry would have five years to implement any new regulations that resulted from that process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) members spoke to reporters about the findings of their task force study of the Japan nuclear crisis following its March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300594-2 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) talked about U.S. nuclear power safety. The NRC appointed a special task force to review nuclear safety in the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster that was caused by an earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. Mr. Jaczko in his comments officially called on his agency to complete consideration of new safety recommendations within 90 days. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300563-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. and European officials talked about the safety and future of nuclear energy following the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. Among the topics they addressed were Germany's decision to abandon nuclear energy by 2022, preparing for potential nuclear accidents or incidents, and lessons learned from the accident in Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299782-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) established a task force to review U.S. nuclear plant regulations in the wake of the Japanese Nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Documents released in advance of the meeting indicated that the task force believed U.S. nuclear plants had good emergency procedures and remained safe. The meeting came days after the [New York Times] reported that some critics of the NRC believed it had too close of a relationship with the nuclear industry. This was a preliminary meeting, and the task force's final report to the commission was due in July. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299473-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the future of the nuclear power industry in the U.S., particularly in the wake of the accident caused by an earthquake and tsunami at the Fukushima plant in Japan. Among the other topics addressed were rising energy and gasoline prices, oil and gas exploration, the potential impact of unrest in the Middle East on the energy industry, and nuclear safety issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299434-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Olexander Motsyk spoke about the economic effects the disaster on Ukraine. Following his remarks two panels of scientists and academics talked about the history of the Chernobyl accident, as well as the long term environmental and public health impacts. The accident was the worst nuclear accident in history. Panels also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299154-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials and others testified at a hearing on lessons that could be taken from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant crisis in Japan. They said the situation at Japan's damaged nuclear power plant was "static" and that the key to long-term stability at the facility was to provide a reliable ability to cool the reactors and spent fuel pools. Earlier in the day Japanese officials raised the severity rating of their nuclear crisis to a level on par with the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in the former Soviet Union; considered the worst nuclear disaster in history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298981-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Kan spoke to reporters and answered questions about the on-going response and recovery efforts at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants, rebuilding efforts following the earthquake and tsunami, and health precautions due to radiation leaks at the nuclear plants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298806-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development held a hearing on lessons the U.S. can take from the nuclear plant crisis in Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298752-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298752-101 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development held a hearing on lessons the U.S. can take from the nuclear plant crisis in Japan. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Greg Jaczko testified on his recent trip to Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298752-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Government officials spoke at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources meeting on the reported spread of contaminated water to underground tunnels outside the reactors at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298714-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nuclear specialists talked about the impact of the nuclear plant crisis in Japan as a result of the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Alexey Yablokov, who studied the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, said the situation in Japan was particularly dangerous because of the highly concentrated populations near that country's damaged nuclear plant. He also talked about a new study on Chernobyl. It suggested that as many as 1 million people had died because of the explosion at the Soviet-era plant 25 years ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298667-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of his party and the opposition. He and Labor Leader Ed Miliband talked about the United Kingdom's (U.K.) response in Libya with a general update, tributes to British forces, and confirming support for the action from members of the Arab League and Arab leaders in the region.The prime minister also talked about the safety of nuclear power in the U.K. in the wake of the nuclear disaster in Japan, and confirmed the safety of the country's atomic power facilities. There were also questions about reform and accountability of the National Health Service (NHS), economic reform, and the pending statement on the economy from the chancellor of the exchequer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298631-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a meeting on Japan's nuclear power plant crisis, the potential threat of radiation exposure to U.S. territories, and the safety of U.S. reactors. NRC Executive Director Bill Borchardt said the Fukushima nuclear plant was on the verge of being stabilized. Other topics included the infrastructure needed to respond property to earthquakes or other disasters, possible causes of the explosions at Japan's plants, and the differences in safety precautions between U.S. and Japanese plants. At the conclusion of the meeting, NRC Director of Public Affairs Eliot Brenner responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298597-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko talked about Japan's nuclear crisis and what kind of actions, if any, the U.S. should now consider as it examines U.S. nuclear plant safety and operation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298590-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko testified before the House Energy and Power Subcommittee about safety measures in U.S. nuclear plants against a major earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-5 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Japan's ambassador to the U.S., Ichiro Fujisaki, spoke about the nuclear crisis as a result of a 9.0 and tsunami in his country. Following his remarks, several Brookings scholars discussed his remarks and examined what the disasters mean for the future of the Japanese economy and society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298579-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT One week after a 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Prime Minister made a televised address to the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298575-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) reform efforts since Hurricane Katrina. Craig Fugate said FEMA would not be able to handle a nuclear emergency similar to the one unfolding at the Fukushima power plant in Japan, but that the government was better prepared to deal with radiological emergencies after years of dirty bomb scenario training. He also talked about FEMA relief operations since the Japanese earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298548-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made a statement about the nuclear power plant accident in Japan. He said that the U.S. called on citizens with a 50-mile radius of the plant to evacuate. He also said that that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other experts did not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the the U.S. West coast, Hawaii, Alaska, or any Pacific U.S. territories. He further stated that he had requested a NRC review of the safety of domestic nuclear plants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-4 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters on a number of topics, including the situation in Libya and the aftermath of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. He was joined by Nuclear Regulatory Commission Gregory Jaczko and Energy Department Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman, who spoke about U.S. efforts in Japan in response to the country's nuclear plant crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298553-3 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Kennedy and Bureau of Consular Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizens Service James Pettit updated reporters on the evacuation of American citizens in response to Japan's nuclear plant crisis following the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko and others testified on U.S. efforts to assist the Japanese following a series of nuclear accidents at the Fukushima power plant caused by failures related to a devastating earthquake and tsunami. In his testimony Gregory Jaczko gave a bleaker assessment of the threat than one given by the Japanese government, saying Japanese emergency workers at one plant could face lethal levels of radiation, while advising Americans to evacuate a wider area. They also talked about U.S. nuclear power plant safety and their ability to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298535-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emperor Akihito, in his first public statement since Japan's March 11, 2011, earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, expressed his condolences to the Japanese people from the Imperial Palace. In his remarks he said the death toll continues to rise and addressed concerns about nuclear power plants. He further said that the government was working hard and expressed gratitude to emergency workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298537-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko testified on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 2012 budget request. Much of the hearing focused on several nuclear accidents at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. In his remarks he said Japanese nuclear plant emergency workers could face lethal doses of radiation. He noted that the U.S. was also recommending that any American within a 50 mile radius of the plant in Japan evacuate the area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-2 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department's 2012 budget request. Much of the hearing focused on several nuclear accidents at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power station in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Additionally, he talked about the U.S. nuclear power industry, saying the Obama administration remained committed to building new nuclear plants, and would review nuclear safety standards in the wake of the accidents in Japan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298523-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Lochbaum spoke by phone from Australia about the nuclear power plant explosion in Japan as a result of the country's massive earthquake the previous week. Topics included the seriousness of the radiation leak and the possibility of radiation reaching the U.S. The interview with Mr. Lochbaum begins approximately one minute into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-7 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Ford gave an update on the Japan earthquake and the status of the country's nuclear facilities. Mr. Ford spoke by phone from Beijing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298498-3 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Alexander (R-TN) spoke about nuclear accidents at Japanese power plants following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298472-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298472-5 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials briefed reporters on nuclear power policy and regulations, as well as their response to nuclear accidents at Japanese power plants following a devastating earthquake and tsunami. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298481-4 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the incident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. On March 28, 1979, a combination of equipment malfunctions, operator errors, and design flaws led to the most serious nuclear accident in American history. The accident occurred when a loss of coolant flow to the reactor core resulted in a partial core meltdown and the release of a small amount of radiation into the environment. Mr. Glass moderated the discussion. Following prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. This event was held on the 25th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181147-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walker talked about his book, [Three Mile Island: A Nuclear Crisis in Historical Perspective], published by University of California Press. This accident on March 28, 1979, remains the worst accident in the history of commercial nuclear power in the United States. During his talk, he described his motivations for writing the book, as well as the difficulties of capturing the complexities of the disaster in an interesting and understandable way. He described the events before, during, and after the Three Mile Island accident. Mr. Walker offered insights into the decision-making process of officials and the impact of the media on public perceptions of the event. He also discussed the effect of Three Mile Island on the future of nuclear power and nuclear power plant regulation. Mr. Walker was interviewed by Mr. Stine and also responded to questions from members of the audience. This "Meet the Author" event was part of a commemoration at the National Museum of American History of the 25th anniversary of the disaster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181236-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Howard talked about the safety and security of nuclear power plants. She discussed nuclear power generation in the United States and the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Approximately 20 percent of U.S. power is provided by nuclear plants. Ms. Howard spoke in very general terms about the increases in security following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. March 28, 2004 was the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Though the accident was ultimately contained, the scare prompted a major overhaul of nuclear power plant design, regulation, and operating procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181160-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181160-5 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Russian evening newscast featured stories on the Russian Republic and the former Soviet region in addition to international news, weather and sports. In this portion, stories focused on the tenth anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Translation from Russian was by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71481-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Ukrainian delegation to the Earth Summit gave a news conference and talked about the environmental problems the Ukraine has faced as a result of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Members also took questions from reporters concerning the state of energy production in the former Soviet Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26577-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Exactly five years ago, on April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant fire resulted in the release of radioactive material. The plenary session served to commemorate those who died and suffered from the accident and called for a world-wide abandonment of nuclear power as an energy source. Soviet Olympic champion Korbut and other speakers described their personal experiences and involvement with the Chernobyl assistance and anti-nuclear power movements. The Conference for a Nuclear-Free 1990s called the Chernobyl fire the worst industrial accident of the modern age. The plant is located in the Soviet Ukraine. The accident was amplified by the Soviet Union's secrecy when the accident occurred and their poor power plant designs which are not used by other countries employing nuclear power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17737-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124769-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT