pictures of the of fukushima number one our focus daiichi plant which is a very nuclear emergency where the today just right now a few minutes ago the nuclear safety commission of japan says that a meltdown is possible. from. the author to see more author an anti a nuclear activists harvey wasserman told r.t. but the appliance in fukushima looks looks to be a weak link in a chain that coolies the situation into a worst case scenario. they may not have the capability of cooling this reactor. it would appears to be the case is that the batteries even a backup generators are not working and if that's the case then they're going to have to flood the reactor core and if they do that it's highly likely they'll be major radiation releases i've seen also and some of the reports indications that the pressure inside the containment is twice the design capability now that means that the only way they can prevent the containment from blowing is to release radiation outside the stacks that means that gases are going to go out radiation is going to go out that's why they're evacuating people three thousand people is a lot of people to evacuate especially in a situation where the c

of questions especially with regard to nuclear issues. i brought with me today the chairman of the nuclear regulatory commission and he can answer questions about safety in japan and update americans about the impact of the accident. or the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake. i also have the deck -- deputy secretary of energy and he can outline everything we're doing

following every port of explosion near the a focal shima daiichi power plant in japan that's to the north east of the country and there are fears of a possible meltdown the nuclear safety commission had been fearing a possible meltdown after the cooling systems broke down radioactivity level is said to have risen to twenty times and it's reported that the outer structure of one of four buildings of the plant is no longer there now we have been receiving pictures as you can see on your screens of white smoke coming from the fukushima plant but again it's still unclear where exactly within the plant this is occurred why it has happened of course we have been keeping a close eye since the government's had issued a state of emergency on the plant after cooling systems stopped functioning after the eight point nine earthquake struck friday afternoon in japan again a white small coming from the plant reports that the roof of the reactor has collapsed there. it's that the outer wall has also collapsed but now we're seeking answers and details as to exactly what has occurred the government spokesman is giving a press conference more fully he will address the issue of pressing matter righ

japan is dealing with the threat of a nuclear meltdown. >>> good evening, i'm ken. >> and i'm dana king. japan's nuclear safety commission said a meltdown at a plant affected by the country's massive earthquake is possible. there is a state of emergency because of a cooling system failure at a power plant. everyone in a six mile radius has been ordered to evacuate, though no radiation has been detected. officially since the quake and tsunami, there are 236 declared dead. 625 missing and more than a thousand injured. that doesn't count the 200 to 300 bodies in an area authorities can't get to because of the damage to the roadway. >>> and just a day later, we are getting a broader look at the power of both the earthquake and the tsunami. grace lee gives us a tour of the damage. >> the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in japan rocked its people to the core. the 8.9 magnitude quake gave skyscrapers a good shake. it's really frightening, this woman said in the town of yokahama, where people were dodging falling debris. >> i never experienced such shaking before. i could not keep standing and i have never experienced suc

what the consequences what the actual state of it is right now at the fukushima daiichi plant so earlier just to remind you japan's nuclear safety commission had said that there is a possibility of the melt out of the nuclear power plant this again is a result of the cooling system of the rationing down after the earthquake the cooling system is a necessity here just to give you an idea of how these things work the reactors cool remain very hot although they have been shut down after the earthquake for safety reasons the reactors remain hot and need cooling and it is the cooling system not working that is creating this a danger of danger of explosions danger of radiation levels still going higher right now it's reported to be at a thousand times normal levels this is very worrying especially for the people living within the direct city according to the nuclear safety commission about fifty one thousand residents most of them at least have been evacuated now we're getting reports that the japanese government spokesman will address the press in about ten minutes and explain what's happening and what exactly is happening because these initial

nuclear power and i want to play the sound bite if we have. so in light of what's happened in japan i requested a comprehensive safety review by the nec nuclear regulatory commission to make sure that all of our existing nuclear energy facilities are safe. and we're going to incorporate those conclusions and lessons from japan in design and the building of the next generation of plants or we can simply take it off the tape. all right well two questions there first of all this is looking into it so we're totally going to be fine right here the voice and i don't mean to say much more but yes i mean this comprehensive review i mean to see if they're safe we know already that they're not safe we've got the cancer reactors are seeing melting down in japan in this country and a whole lot of other ones that are potentially not say the fact that the n.r.c. is looking into it does not fill me with confidence because as you know they've let a whole bunch of dangerous situations persist of different reactors already if you look the other way and they're funded ninety percent by the nuclear power industry that's where they get their fees and so they're all automatically compr

japan. >> and the nuclear safety commission says a meltdown is possible at a damaged nuclear power plant. >> travelers trying to get to japan waited today to catch a flight out of san francisco international. >> and the tsunami from the quake damaged boats and docks in sanity creates with remarkable force. in japan the prime minister is sending in 50,000 troops to help with rescue efforts. >> it's been 25 hours since the powerful quake rocked japan and released the tsunami that swallowed parts of the country. >> it's already saturday in japan and the sun rose in the morning it revealed the devastating impact. countless cities decimated by fire and flooding. it splintered buildings setting tons of debris over open fields and made a toxic soup some of it on fire. >> some workers managed to flee but others remained trapped on city buildings. frantic scenes are playing out across the region from a plea on rooftop to these people being rescued by helicopter. and look at this boat. search and rescue teams are still struggling to reach the hardest hit areas. >> millions of survivors without power many are homeless. highways have been split up warped and whole building

japan's nuclear situation now. president obama also said today that the u.s. nuclear plants are safe. he still though has asked the nuclear regulatory commission to review the safety of our domestic plants because of the disaster in japan. meanwhile the tokyo electric power company which operates the crippled japanese reactors hopes to have power restored to them tomorrow. now that could allow engineers to stabilize the situation. even once the full extent of the crisis is known, it will be years, though, before the full bill is tallied. as darren gersh reports, nuclear utilities are not likely to pay it. >> reporter: under japanese law, power companies operating nuclear reactors are responsible for any damage, except in case of a grave natural disaster of an exceptional character. wharton professor howard k urx nreuther expects the massive earthquake and tsunami will be considered a grave natural disaster relieving tokyo electric power the utility and ge the company that built the crippled reactors from liability. >> i think in general from what i understand from the law in japan, the utilities or the plant operators are not really liable for all that much money. an

japan's nuclear safety commission says one of the country's nuclear power plants could be going into meltdown cooling systems that several atomic reactors have failed following friday's earthquake and have reports of radioactive material has already leaked out of the quake triggered tsunami has claimed over seven hundred lives with many people missing and if you're dead. russia's emergencies ministry has prepared a six jets to really deliver doctors rescuers and medical equipment to japan should russia be able to join the possibly clear out operation of a nuclear accident in japan it can bring a certain experience to the operation as twenty five years ago it suffered at chernobyl fallout in ukraine. well you're watching our t.v. and let's go straight to our top story the japanese emergencies ministry say it says that one of the country's a nuclear power plants might be going into a meltdown well it's just a news coming in right now there are unconfirmed reports that an eyewitness has heard an explosion those are unconfirmed reports coming from japan now five reactors in the two plant

corporation or saddam and the head of the iran saddam commission and monitoring and their losses of japan's nuclear accident this election you just mentioned the safety regulations the safety requirements and atomic station i know they have all these be very high i know that i know that in russia and modern stations the safety requirements are even higher than in japan a very high tech nation so in russia they are higher but are you planning to to analyze the maybe to review them and to make them even higher i'm sure that there i should add that there people from the government are saying you should i are going to do that. first of all have to say this to ourselves we'll probably do this first of all have to analyze what is going on. what changed if before excellent it could answer some questions is improbable it cannot. know we don't have a right answer like that we have to ask ourselves what happens if. and we have to imagine. very improbable situations and to give to ourselves first of all the answers present safety standards we have to improve when i read about what happened in fukushima i suddenly realize that these these say true quorums they s

the tsunami of there are over seven hundred now where the local reports claiming it was and are missing just a quick reminder the latest news coming in from japan the nuclear safety commission saying there is a possibility of a meltdown at fukushima plant that's to the northeast of the capital. well we will be bringing you more on our developing stories do stay with us here on r.t. . from . being a. yes my name is daniel smith this is julian assange we're here to make a short presentation of all that we can fix project. the first step in the fourth estate he through to get information out about the real world. through him. i'm going to. refuse it because we're going to be in the markets are you going. to fight if i put in the sauce this is in danger he would hunt me down and kill. this is exactly one of the reasons why we left the post because it has become more of all this all the james bond with than all the actual information. but thank you. the whole big deal around the wold. be. wealthy british science. has no time to explain. hi chris.

nuclear power plant in japan. the nuclear safety commission now says a meltdown there is possible. earlier today, japan declared a state of emergency at two nuclear power plants. ktvu's christian kafton spoke with a nuclear engineer in berkeley about this situation. >> reporter: thousands of japanese living near failing nuclear power plants have already evacuated as that country's nuclear engineers struggle to control the reactors damaged in the quake. oning was born and raised in japan and now teaches at berkeley. they are closely monitoring japan's power plants. >> the news of the latest activity was shocking to me. >> reporter: nuclear engineers say japan's nuclear power plants were designed to withstand major quake was afears of fail-safes to keep the reactors cool. but it appears some of those systems are failing, most seriously at the power plant. >> there is a high probability that the containment and the pressure vessel were damaged by the earthquake. >> reporter: the facility in question is much older than the one in the schematic. but one thing is similar, that is this is the containment area. the concern is tha

nuclear power plant in japan. the nuclear safety commission now says a meltdown there is possible. earlier today, japan declared a state of emergency at two nuclear power plants. ktvu's christian kafton spoke with a nuclear engineer in berkeley about this situation. >> reporter: thousands of japanese living near failing nuclear power plants have already evacuated as that country's nuclear engineers struggle to control the reactors damaged in the quake. oning was born and raised in japan and now teaches at berkeley. they are closely monitoring japan's power plants. >> the news of the latest activity was shocking to me. >> reporter: nuclear engineers say japan's nuclear power plants were designed to withstand major quake was afears of fail-safes to keep the reactors cool. but it appears some of those systems are failing, most seriously at the power plant. >> there is a high probability that the containment and the pressure vessel were damaged by the earthquake. >> reporter: the facility in question is much older than the one in the schematic. but one thing is similar, that is this is the containment area. the concern is tha

of health. >>> top u.s. safety initials are calling for inspections at all u.s. plants in light of what is happening in japan. the nuclear regulatory commission met in rockville maryland today. they will review all 104 u.s. nuclear plants and determine if any changes are necessary. >> here in the united states we have an obligation to the united states to under take a methodical review of our own facilities. >> lawmakers and antinuclear activist are also calling for safety measures in our own quake prone state. >>> nancy pelosi was briefly hospitalized in rome. she was scheduled to meet with italy's defense minister when he was admitted today. she has since resumed her schedule and released a statement saying quote after several flights yesterday and afghanistan and a long flight back to italy that arrived early this morning leader pelosi was not feeling well. she was advised to visit a clinic. and the closest medical facility was a hospital. she is now resuming her schedule in italy. >>> punishing air strikes in libya. reports military officials are denying today. >>> the wild weekend weather continues. we will have your back to work forecas

japan to carefully assess the situation. >>> federal regulators tried to reassure about the safety of nuclear power plants here in america. one senator asked the head of the nuclear regulatory commission if any u.s. plants are as of the same design as the crippled plants this japan. >> all the reactors we have of a similar type have undergone modifications and improvements to deal with the kinds of situations we're seeing in japan. >> because of the disaster in japan, the owners of the nuclear power plant outside of san diego are proposing a new earthquake safety study of that plant. the review had actually been in the works months before the disaster in japan. the public ewe tills commission must first approve the proposal since it would be funded through the rates customers paid. it's expected to cost an estimated $21 million. >>> we have developing news. a judge dismissed a drug sales case after watching a surveillance video. the officers entered without a warrant and asked the defendant a medical marijuana patient where his money was. this is the latest case in a scandal involving videos showing what defense attorneys say is illegal searches and arrest by san francisco officers. >

situation in japan is that we're receiving really bad news just in nuclear safety commission in japan is reporting that there is a high possibility of a new clear motown at one of the country's nuclear power plants just a hundred and sixty kilometers north of tokyo at fukushima earlier we received confirmed reports of a radiator leak there andrew ford but i radio active levels are thousand times normal inside the reactor and about eight times the normal level near the main gate of the plant thousands of people have been already evacuated in the nearby region and there is also there are also high risks that is similar radiates ective we could have one as another nuclear power plant which is just several kilometers away from fukushima now they are open raising a ton of mostly but bearing in mind the current conditions and the infrastructure is not grating a similar accident could happen there and x. . fear that there could be a chain reaction uncontrollable reaction there now we are now where we are now in the supply in region in the capital of the region using the supply lines that is a little over a thousand kilometers away from the

of questions especially with regard to nuclear issues. i brought with me today the chairman of the nuclear regulatory commission and he can answer questions about safety in japan and update americans about the impact of the accident. or the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake. i also have the deck -- deputy secretary of energy and he can outline everything we're doing to assist japan as it deals with the aftermath. i will ask these gentlemen to speak. if you could address the questions related to their areas to them and we will let them get out of here and get back to work and i will take questions on other issues. thank you. >> if i could start with a few points. first, based on the type of reactor design and the nature of the accident, we see a low likelihood of low probability there is any possibility of harmful radiation levels in the united states or y.a. or any other u.s. territories. any other u.s.or territories. steps they're taking are consistent with the approach we would use here. reifies americans in japan to listen to and follow the instructions of the japanese government with regard to the nuclear facilities. the agency has been providing tec

of nuclear plants. let's listen to that. >> we have a responsibility to learn from this event in japan. we need to look at the safety and security of our people. i have asked the commissionprehensive review of the safety of our nuclear plant in light of the nuclear disaster that unfolded in japan. host: obama speaking last week. he was asking them to do a regulatory review. he can not order them to do so. guest: the nuclear regulatory commission is looking at these types of things. the president had to make a statement such as that. there is a perception that earthquakes in this tsunamis -- and tsunamis, this is not new to our nuclear regulators and industry. in the u.s., we are constantly going over nuclear plant safety and upgrading it. we need to learn whatever lessons we can from japan and apply those lessons. if any regulatory changes are needed, we should do that. host: a comment coming from the associated press by an.p.r. -- via n.p.r. guest: that is something that regulators should take into consideration. i think we need to see how this plays out. the information is so scant at this point. we should not make any broad policy recommendations. host: democrats line

in a hearing on the safety of nuclear power plants in light of the situation in japan. members will hear from the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. that is on c-span 3 at 10:00 a.m. eastern. also on cspan 3 tonight at 8:45 eastern, we will be live from the annual congressional correspondents dinner. speakers are scheduled to include senator rand paul of kentucky and representatives anthony wiener of the york, ben quayle of arizona, and frederick wittman of louisiana. in a few moments, today's headlines and your phone calls live on "washington journal." members of the house will be back in session at 10:00 a.m. eastern for general speeches for a legislative work continues at noon with a bill that would reduce government regulation of pesticides. in about 45 minutes, we will talk about energy policy with democratic rep jean green

nuclear regulatory commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of america's nuclear plants. chip reid is our chief white house correspondent. chip, the president is trying to reassure americans here at home, protect u.s. citizens in japan and do all he can to help the japanese. >> well, katie, he's doing a lot. he's trying to do all thee of those things at the same time. but in japan today, the administration's top priority was clearly helping americans to get out. president obama signed a book of condolences today at the japanese embassy in washington. >> we are doing everything we can to stand by our great friend and ally, japan, in this hour of need. >> reporter: in japan, where airplanes are jam packed with people fearing the spread of radiation, the u.s. state department today offered voluntary evacuation for american citizens, including family members of u.s. diplomats. one plane left today with about 100 americans on board. hundreds more americans are stranded in sendai, north of the damaged reactors. 14 charter buses have been sent to bring them to tokyo. about 20,000 family members of u.s. troops stationed in japan are also being offered evacuation free of charge. meanwhile, u.s. helicopters continue to search

nuclear regulatory commission will make a review of the safety of all u.s. nuclear plants. >> president obama took the step and called for the review in light of the crisis in japan.n. officials are calling the japanese situation a race against the clock. this morning, japan raised the severity level of the fukushima daiichi plant from a four to five on a scale 7 is chernobyl. they are asking for u.s. officials for help after the dangerously overheated plant including a military fire truck borrowed from the u.s. new counts show that 16,000 people have been confirmed dead or missing since the quake and tsunami a week ago. now, the latest from japan. >> reporter: it's an all out battle to save the fukushima daiichi plant. friday, crews went in for high pressure water cannons in an attempt to cool it down and avert a meltdown. it came a day after crews went in with helicopters dropping 30 tons of sea water. that did little to cool down reactors at the site and today officials said they would not resume aerial operations for now. 300 men are working around the clock to save the plant. all opting to remain nameless but families are sharing their stories. a daughter tw

of nuclear plants. let's listen to that. >> we have a responsibility to learn from this event in japan. we need to look at the safety and security of our people. i have asked the commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our nuclear plant in light of the nuclear disaster that unfolded in japan. host: obama speaking last week. he was asking them to do a regulatory review. he can not order them to do so. guest: the nuclear regulatory commission is looking at these types of things. the president had to make a statement such as that. there is a perception that earthquakes in this tsunamis -- and tsunamis, this is not new to our nuclear regulators and industry. in the u.s., we are constantly going over nuclear plant safety and upgrading it. we need to learn whatever lessons we can from japan and apply those lessons. if any regulatory changes are needed, we should do that. host: a comment coming from the associated press by an.p.r. -- via n.p.r. guest: that is something that regulators should take into consideration. i think we need to see how this plays out. the information is so scant at this point. we should not make any broad policy recommendations. host: de

nuclear regulatory commission on safety at u.s. plants, especially those near fault lines. can they with stand a magnitude 9 earthquake like we saw in japan? here inç the u.s. a lot ofoe are concerned about radiation exposure. there has been a run on potassium iodide here which protects against radiation exposure. one retailer says he has a backlog of 3,000 orders. lynn. >> tracie potts for us in washington. tracie, thanks. now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. home video from a viewer in oregon shows boats tossed around as if they were toys. brookings harbor port was broken apart. officials say the damage ranged from $10 million to $13 million. a disaster assessment team has visited the area to determine if it's eligible for federal relief. >>> military units from across the nation headed to the hoosier state to take part in moch nuclear disaster drills. the dooms day scenario called for an emergency response to a nuclear explosion, which collapsed buildings, search and rescue, as well as decontamination. organizers say preparation is even more essential in light of the current situation in japan. >>> finally, a virginia search and

of nuclear plants. let's listen to that. >> we have a responsibility to learn from this event in japan. we need to look at the safety and security of our people. i have asked the commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our nuclear plant in light of the nuclear disaster that unfolded in japan. host: obama speaking last week. he was asking them to do a regulatory review. he can not order them to do so. guest: the nuclear regulatory commission is looking at these types of things. the president had to make a statement such as that. there is a perception that earthquakes in this tsunamis -- and tsunamis, this is not new to our nuclear regulators and instry. in the u.s., we are constantly going over nuclear plant safety and upgrading it. we need to learn whatever lessons we can from japan and apply those lessons. if any regulatory changes ar needed, we should do that. host: a comment coming from the associated press by an.p.r. -- via n.p.r. guest: that is something that regulators should take into consideration. i think we need to see how this plays out. the information is so scant at this point. we should not make any broad policy recommendations. host: democ

>> i've asked the nuclear regulatory commission to do a comprehensive review of the safety of our domestic nuclear plants. >> reporter: the reactor emergency has overshadowed japan's>>> now, president obama is doing his best to convince americans that harmful amounts of radiation are not expected to reach us in the u.s. the government has deployed dozens of radiation sensors up and down the west coast, and they are now running around the clock, sending data directly into computers at the epa. so far they have not detected any increased radiation. >>> and in northeast japan, about 140,000 people living close to the crippled nuclear plant have been told to stay indoors and also seal up their windows, but is that enough to keep them safe? clarissa ward reports from inside the danger zone. >> reporter: this nursing home just 15 miles from the stricken plant, buses won't come close enough to evacuate the patients, but the doctors and nurses won't leave without them. "my family has already evacuated, and i wanted to run to join them, but i'm hanging on and continuing my work here." cut off from the outside world, conditions are beginning to deteriorate. "i had no oil le

commission has two inspectors at every u.s. nuclear plant at all times. diablo canyon is in the process of having license renewed and seismic safety is one issue being considered. >> rescue and recovery continues in japan, we have one incredible story tonight of how one japanese exchange student discovered her family's fate through you tube. she attends uc riverside spent three days searching for any signs of her family. they flif a small fishing village where more than half of the residents are missing and feared dead. she'd lost hope until receiving a message about a you tube video. >> my friends called me and he she said i watched the news p maybe, i think... it's your sister. she said they all survived and said please tell my younger sister we all survived. >> what a relief for her. she is now using the internet to try to let her relatives know she's seen the message and thankful for thinking of her while dealing with this tragedy. >> california state university system decided to pull all students out of japan. there is part of a study abroad program. the is tim still debate wlg to call students back home. >> let's start out with california state university system. there are 45 students and about 5

of the nuclear regulatory commission. they will be asked by -- about u.s. nuclear safety following last week's earthquake in japan. that is from a joint house- senate subcommittee hearing. that is on c-span3 and c-span radio. >> the c-span networks -- providing coverage of politics, public affairs, nonfiction books, and american history. it is all available to you on television, radio, online, and on social media networking sites. view our content anytime at the c-span video library. we take you on the road with our digital content vehicle. it is washington your way. the c-span networks -- now available in more than 100 million homes, created by cable, provided as a public service. >> "washington journal" is next and will take your phone calls. the house is back in and and they will debate a foreclosure program. it is at 10:00 eastern, legislative work at noon eastern. coming up this hour, we will look it u.s. preparedness for both natural and man-made disasters. congresswoman loretta sanchez of

of what is happening, i have requested a comprehensive safety review by the nuclear regulatory commission to make sure that all of our nuclear energy facilities are safe. we will incorporate those conclusions and lessons from japan in design and the building of the next generation of plants. but we simply cannot take it off the table. my administration is leading global discussions toward a new international framework in which all countries who are operating nuclear plants are making sure they are notbut more broadly, an energy standard can expand the scope of clean energy investments because of what it does is it just cutting edge companies the certainty that they need to invest. essentially what it does is it says to companies, you know what? he will have the customer if you are producing clean energy. utilities' need to buy a certain amount of clean energy in their overall portfolio, and that means that innovators are willing to make those big capital investments. we have got to start now because -- think about this -- in the 1980's, america was home to more than 80% of the world pottery when capacity, 90% of the world of reseller capacity. we were the leaders in wind and solar. we owned the clean energy econ

commission just recently announced that japan's fukushima damaged reactors are quote out of control and could lead to catastrophic events within hours meanwhile japan's nuclear crisis strengthened concerns of the safety of those similar objects around the world germany has temporarily shut down seven of its august nuclear plants adding that it should abandon nuclear power sooner than where switzerland has suspended the approval process for three new nuclear power stations. nuclear programs for example in germany may in fact nuclear fuel supply from other countries including russia and a possible refusal from bulgaria and the czech republic to build new nuclear stations will lead russia to losing potential construction markets but the current decisions have been influenced by public opinion and countries will primarily be concentrating on safety measures and existing power plants. time now for a look at the markets we start with japanese shares rebounded sharply on wednesday after two consecutive days of strong declines the next day was up five point seven percent the hag's point one percent this is our bank of japan helped. in strength and confidence by pumping another forty three billion dollars int

. >> ifill: the evening the nuclear regulatory commission voted to conduct new safety reviews in response to the japan disaster. >> lehrer: next, the north african nation ofocco tries to get ahead of the protests sweeping the arab world. ray suarez has the story. >> reporter: the sound has become familiar-- voices, clamoring for change. the demands are similar, too-- for work; for more power to the people; for a clean-up of widespread corruption. >> ( translated ): today, we are here to say that we are all moroccans. we love our country; we love our king, but we are against corruption and economic and political monopoly. >> ( translated ): we want the berber language to be recognized in the constitution alongside arabic. we want the population to have all the fundamental rights, right to education, right to health. i mean, a state education for all. >> reporter: the protests in morocco have been relatively small and peaceful compared to those across the arab world. but this is a country with many of the same problems: high unemployment, food shortages, a lack of housing. but the country's king has moved swiftly to head-off further trouble. almost two week

of what is happening, i have requested a comprehensive safety review by the nuclear regulatory commission to make sure that all of our nuclear energy facilities are safe. we will incorporate those conclusions and lessons from japan in design and the building of the next generation of plants. but we simply cannot take it off the table. my administration is leading global discussions toward a new international framework in which all countries who are operating nuclear plants are making sure they are notbut more broadly, an energy standard can expand the scope of clean energy investments because of what it does is it just cutting edge companies the certainty that they need to invest. essentially what it does is it says to companies, you know what? he will have the customer if you are producing clean energy. utilities' need to buy a certain amount of clean energy in their overall portfolio, and that means that innovators are willing to make those big capital investments. we have got to start now because -- think about this -- in the 1980's, america was home to more than 80% of the world pottery when capacity, 90% of the world of reseller capacity. we were the leaders in wind and solar. we owned the clean energy econ

commission has recently said that japan's fukushima damaged reactors are quote out of control and could lead to catastrophic events within hours meanwhile depends nuclear crisis a strain from concerns on safety of similar objects around the world germany is temporarily shut down seven of its all this nuclear plants adding we should abandon nuclear power sooner than foreseen where switzerland has suspended the approval process for free new nuclear power stations. turkey has yet to give russia permission to start construction of the south stream gas pipeline project over its territory that's according to deputy prime minister. a turkish delegation headed by prime minister recep and began visit moscow on wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral issues but keep the energy matters including the south stream and samson jihan the oil pipeline failed to make any headway the russian government however did say to him to boost bilateral trade with turkey up to one hundred million dollars annually the trade between the two countries already increased by almost thirty percent last year with russia becoming the second largest trade partner. now let's look at the year stock markets we start with asia of c

commission has just announced that japan's fukushima damaged reactors are out of control and could lead to catastrophic events in the hours said quote you will japan's nuclear crisis a strike from concerns on safety of similar objects around the world germany has temporarily shut down seven of its all this nuclear plant adding it should abandon nuclear power sooner than foreseen where it's switzerland has suspended the approval process for free new nuclear power stations and. freezing nuclear programs for example in germany may in fact nuclear fuel supply from other countries including russia and a possible refusal from bulgaria and the czech republic to build new nuclear stations will lead russia to losing potential construction markets but the current decisions have been influenced by public opinion and countries will primarily be concentrating on safety measures and existing power plants. turkey has yet to give russia permission to start construction of the south stream gas pipeline project over its territory that's according to the deputy prime minister a good station so his delegation headed by turkish prime minister just stepped out of the ground visited moscow on wednesday to discuss a ran

commission has just announced that japan's fukushima damaged reactors are quote out of control and could lead to catastrophic events in alice and you while japan's nuclear crisis strengthened concerns on safety of similar objects around the world germany has temporarily shut down seven of its all the nuclear plants adding it should abandon nuclear power sooner than forcing however switzerland has suspended the approval process for free new nuclear power stations. russia's government has reconfirmed its plans to sell a part of its controlling stake in the country's largest lenders bank authorities hope to sell a seven point six percent stake in the buyback in the second half of twenty eleven however the economic development ministry said the privatisation of the state run bank was close are likely to happen this year yet the first deputy prime minister you could survive reiterating the government's commitment to sell off at stake in twenty eleven should market conditions for the favorable. its market conditions are favorable this year we could also invest a sperm bank stocks we will look to rush the sale and will try to do it is officially as we did in the case of the g b the stocks will be s

commission to perform safety inspections at the two nuclear plants in california. some are concerned that radiation from japan could make its way into the bay area. some of that radiation could have already arrived. local scientists claimed no one will get sick from the extremely small traces that could be arriving now. you are more likely to be exposed from radiation in your own kitchen. >> they measured increased rates in tokyo. the increased rate they mentioned is less than what you get if you are leaning over your granite countertop. granite is naturally radioactive. >> the doctor goes on to say it is important that people educate themselves. radiation is like a wood stove. it's only dangerous if you are very close >> we have to redo our county tops. survivors are not only dealing with nuclear fears, but the toll in japan more than 6500 people are confirmed dead. more than 10,000 are reported missing. 450,000 people are now homeless. one million homes in japan do do not have water and 340,000 homes do not have any kind of electricity as well. survivors held a moment of silence to mark exactly one week since the triple disaster. hundreds of people qui

energy subcommittee will look into the safety of nuclear power plants in light of the situation in japan. members will hear from the head of our nuclear regulatory commission, 10:00 a.m. eastern. although later in the day, live on c-span3 8:45 eastern, congressional correspondents dinner. rand paul and anthony wiener of new york, and others. >> for more than a quarter decades, the libyan people have been ruled by a tyrant. muammar gaddafi. he is denied his people's freedom, exploited their wealth, murdered opponents at home and abroad, and terrorize innocent people around the world. >> follow what key leaders are saying about libya and how the process unfolded from the president and other administration officials, from the house and senate floor, and other leaders around the world, all on line at the c-span video library board search, watch, click, and share any time. >> in libya tuesday, the u.s. struck a missile storage facility near tripoli will forces loyal to muammar gaddafi the drove back rebels near his home town. in london, foreign ministers and representatives of more than 40 countries met to discuss how to deal with libya. after that meeting, bri

administration, in light of japan, we need to take a step back and make sure that safety is in place to make sure that we're sufficiently protected. the nuclear regulatory commissionnt saying that these plants are built to withstand the most severe shock, but many here now on capitol hill have much more of a wait and see mode. back to you. >> thanks for the update there, tracy. >>> i want to get you updated when it comes to the forecast this morning checking in with christina. >> we've got to get you to work on time this morning. probably much hard wer the daylight saving time kicking in, but we'll get you there. watch out for wet roadways this morning. a steady line of showers streaming in from santa cruz all the way to antioch this morning. we'll see some clearing. we're already starting to see these showers to be a bit more spotty. we could see a little bit of fog throughout the morning. reduced visibility. everything is better than four miles. inland we look good. you might find some along the bridge. that's what mike's been reporting for us. 58 degree in sunnyvale. today looks like a nice sunny half of the day. mostly cloudy skies. temperature to climb up to

japan. alison. >> reporter: pam, ahead of this mornings hearing i got this letter that members of congress sent to the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. they are very concerned about the safety of nuclear reactors here in the united states. they point to maps like this one from the u.s. geological survey which shows reactors in the area of seismic activities. there are 35 nuclear facilities in all of the u.s. with potential for high seismic activities. reactors are meant to stab more. >> we design so there will be no significant release of the radiation to surrounding population. >> reporter: some here are just not buying it. more on their concerns during my next update in an hour. for now we are live until washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> european energy administrators have agreed to conduct stress tests on 100 reactors. they are saying the stress test will determine whether the nuclear plants could with stand earthquakes and other emergencies. >>> there is a heartwarming video. look at this dog. a very brave and loyal dog standing right by the side of a fellow pet. it looks like the dog is trying to get the tv news crew some over. the japanese tv stat

president obama has ordered the nuclear regulatory commission to review the safety of all 104 nuclear power plants here in the united states. a shortage of parts from japanl motors to temporarily close a truck assembly plant in shreveport, louisiana. bolivia's foreign minister says a cease-fire in the war against anti-government rebels. that announcement one day after the u.n. security council authorize add no-fly zone and other military action to protect civilians there. earlier today gadhafi's forces pounded western libya and tanks and artillery fire. >>> the house voted wednesday to end federal funding. conserve terrys say npr has a liberal bias and enough revenue to have your vive on its own. the democratic controlled senate is not expected to go along with the house vote. >>> finally what better way to toast the wedding than a pint of kiss me kate. it's a beer being brewed in commemorate the wedding of prince william and kate middleton. it's 8:06. now back to matt and al on the plaza. >> thank you very much. you know what we've got back here? oklahoma. >> man, 175 strong. that's strong. wow. let's check your weather and see what's happening. we'll s

and the chairmen of the nuclear regulatory commission testified on the energy department's fiscal budget and nuclear power safety issues following the earthquake and tsunami enter japan. watched a complete hearing on the c-span video library. it is washington your way. "washington journal" continues. host: our sunday roundtable. we want to welcome david brody, the cbn is chief political correspondent. and michael shear with "the new york times". let me begin with the news of the day. what is the objective? guest: that is the big question. there is a short-term and long- term objective. one will be more difficult than the other. the short term objective is apparently to prevent a kind of humanitarian crisis in the country. there was some concern in europe that they would pressure the united states to join in, which was -- is colonel gaddafi going to attack and kill thousands of his own people? the humanitarian pressure to do something to stop that. the broader question is a, the united states and the rest of the western world have called for colonel gaddafi to l eave. the question really is and how do the two goals of both, that president obama express, which is not t