Thursday, March 17, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
How bad is the nuclear crisis in Japan?
The United States has authorized the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Japan in light of the nuclear crisis there. What dangers does the situtation there pose?11:00 a.m.GuestsPaul Wilson: Chair of the Energy Analysis and Policy Program at the University of Wisconsin. Wilson is a professor of nuclear engineering.More from MPRDoes Japan's crisis affect the nuclear debate here? (03/16/2011)
The human cost of the disaster in Japan
The BBC's "World Have Your Say" continues its live coverage of the earthquake and tsunami aftermath in Japan, this time looking at the desperation of the people who lack food, water, and information. The program will also bring updates from the uprisings in Libya and Bahrain.12:00 p.m.More from MPRPhotos: Japan earthquake and tsunami aftermath (03/17/2011)Japanese choppers dump water on stricken reactor (03/17/2011)Hope and loss in Japan's search for 8,000 missing (03/16/2011)Japan considers spraying water, acid into reactors (03/15/2011)Quake response showcases Japan's resilient spirit (03/15/2011)More US relief crews exposed to radiation in Japan (03/15/2011)Resources
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