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Watch Live: 'Hearing on Earthquake Preparedness in California,' or 'What We Can Learn From Japan'

March 21, 2011, 1:27 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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The California Senate's Committee on Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness is holding an informational hearing they're calling: "The Japan Earthquake: The Impact and Lessons for California Part 1." Here's what's on the agenda and who's scheduled to be there: Overview – … Continue reading »

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Video: Barbara Boxer Grills Nuclear Official on California Nuke Plants and Earthquakes

March 17, 2011, 4:07 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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The crisis in Japan is fueling a debate all over the world about the wisdom of relying on nuclear power. That includes the U.S., where the Senate's Environment & Public Works Committee yesterday held a Briefing on the Nuclear Plant … Continue reading »

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Japan Nuclear Fallout and the Risk to California

March 15, 2011, 11:29 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Update March 18: New interview on Japanese radiation risk with atmospheric physics researcher. Earlier post It's human nature I suppose to view catastrophes like those hitting Japan, initially at least, through a self-protective lens. Thus, when I woke up this … Continue reading »

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Interview: USGS Quake Expert on Likelihood of 9.0 Earthquake in California and Pacific Northwest

March 12, 2011, 4:07 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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On Friday, after the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami had hit Japan, Gretchen Weber of KQED's Climate Watch spoke with Tom Brocher, Director of the Earthquake Science Center at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park. Pretty interesting conversation for … Continue reading »

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