On March 11, Japan experienced its worst earthquake in the 140 years of recorded history of earthquake measurements, as well as a tsunami, that caused Japan's worst nuclear power accident to date.
On behalf of the FAS Board of Directors and staff, our hearts go out to the people of Japan and the victims of this disaster. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy.
The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station continues to evolve every day, and FAS experts are working tirelessly to assess the situation, and provide nonpartisan analysis on the disaster to decision makers, the press, and the public.
I'd like to share with you a few upcoming appearances in the press to discuss the events in Japan. Tonight, I will appear on MSNBC Live at 6 PM EDT. I will give my latest assessment on the Japanese nuclear accident.
Tomorrow, I will be a guest on NPR's Science Friday program. I will discuss how nuclear reactors work, how the Japanese nuclear accident will affect U.S. nuclear energy policy, and how U.S. reactors differ from those in Japan.
There will be an opportunity to call in and ask questions. The program will run from 2 PM - 2:45 PM EDT. You can call 1-800-989-8255. Other guests on the program will include David Lochbaum of the Union of Concerned Scientists, and David Brenner of Columbia University.
Also, this Sunday, I will appear on CBS's Face the Nation with Bob Schieffer. I will discuss the future of energy policy in the U.S., and the fallout from the Japanese accident. The other guest on the program will be Congressman Ed Markey.
In the last week, numerous media outlets featured FAS analysis on the Japanese disaster:
- I spoke to The Diane Rehm Show today about nuclear power safety, and how the disaster could affect the nuclear power industry worldwide. You can listen to the recording here.
- I wrote in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists about "The Need for a Resilient Energy Policy in Japan."
- I spoke to Chris Matthews on MSNBC's Hardball. You can watch the video here.
- I wrote in Kyodo News about the "Future of Nuclear Power in Japan - Advice from American Friend."
- I was interviewed for a segment on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. You can watch the video here.
- I wrote in Foreign Policy about "A Radioactive Situation: Japan's earthquake could shake public trust in the safety of nuclear power."
- I spoke to KQED's Forum with Michael Krasny. You can listen to the recording here.
- I spoke to BBC News: PRI's The World. You can listen to the recording here.
As events in Japan unfold, FAS will continue to provide our latest assessment to policy makers, the press, and the public. We update FAS.org regularly, so please continue to visit the website for more information on the Japanese nuclear accident.
If you have any questions about FAS analysis on the Japanese disaster, please do not hesitate to contact James Wright at jwright@fas.org.
Thank you for your continued support of FAS, and investment in our organization.
With Gratitude,
Charles D. Ferguson
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