America's nuclear waste debate re-ignited

The storage solution to America's radioactive nuclear waste has been re-ignited over the crisis in Japan. (03/31/11)

• Mar 31, 2011
• 2:45

Traces of radiation in U.S. milk from Japan

A small amount of radioactive iodine was found in milk on the West Coast, proving Japan's nuclear crisis is affecting U.S. food. (03/31/11)

• Mar 31, 2011
• 1:50

Japan crisis raises concerns over California plant

The continuing nuclear crisis at Fukushima's nuclear complex in Japan has raised concerns over the San Onofre plant in San Clemente, Calif. Terry McCarthy reports on San Onofre's history of problems.

• Mar 29, 2011
• 2:47

Radioactive water, plutonium found near Fukushima

As the humanitarian crisis continues in Japan, more highly radioactive water was found near Fukushima's nuclear plant and soil samples reveal trace amounts of plutonium. Lucy Craft reports on the latest details.

• Mar 28, 2011
• 1:47

Workers improvise in Japan nuclear plant cleanup

Chris Wragge spoke with James Acton about the worsening situation at the nuclear plant in Japan. (03/28/11)

• Mar 28, 2011
• 2:36

Radiation levels reach new highs in Japan

Lucy Craft reports on the continuing threat of radiation spreading from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.

• Mar 28, 2011
• 2:34

New concerns over Japan nuclear reactor

Emergency workers were scrambling at the troubled nuclear power plant in Japan after false radiation levels were initially reported. But, as Lucy Craft reports, the radiation levels are still far higher than normal.

• Mar 27, 2011
• 1:43

Three Mile Island, what really happened?

The current nuclear crisis in Japan has reminded many Americans of the 1979 partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. Elaine Quijano looks back at what really happened.

• Mar 27, 2011
• 2:42

Fears grow in Japan after increased nuclear radiation risks

Fears are growing around the potential spread of radiation through the food and water supply in Japan. Nuclear expert Professor Matthew Bunn spoke with Russ Mitchell on the latest information out of Fukushima and what we aren't being told by the authorities and the power company.

• Mar 26, 2011
• 3:57

Practice drills saved lives in Japan

The town of Koizumi, Japan, was wiped off the map, but, thanks to practice drills, only 42 people are missing or dead. (03/25/11)

• Mar 25, 2011
• 2:10

Potential nuclear reactor breach expands evacuation zone

The evacuation zone around Japan's damaged nuclear power plant in Japan was expanded from 12 to 19 miles. (03/25/11)

• Mar 25, 2011
• 2:10

What higher levels of radiation could mean for Japan

Katie Couric spoke with James Acton, an expert on nuclear safety, on the higher levels of radiation found in Japan. (03/25/11)

• Mar 25, 2011
• 2:16

Japan disaster having ripple effect on U.S. consumers

Chris Wragge talks to CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis on how the Japanese disaster will impact the American consumer.

• Mar 25, 2011
• 3:04

Nuke expert on core breach: "We don't know what's going on"

Erica Hill talks to nuclear expert James Acton about what is going on at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant following the hospitalization of two workers for exposure to radiation.

• Mar 25, 2011
• 3:01

Radioactive contamination in Japan

Radioactive contamination is found in water near Tokyo and possibly a breach in one of the nuclear reactor cores in Japan. Bill Whitaker reports.

• Mar 25, 2011
• 2:26

Japan's water declared safe for infants

The regional governor declared Tokyo's tap water "delicious and safe" for all. (03/24/11)

• Mar 24, 2011
• 2:15

Japanese weary of government warnings

The Japanese government's radiation warnings have citizens confused and unsure of what to believe. Bill Whitaker reports.

• Mar 24, 2011
• 2:36

Radioactive water triggers fear in Japan

Parents of infants in Japan are being told not to give their babies tap water for fear of radioactive contamination. Bill Whitaker reports from Tokyo.

• Mar 23, 2011
• 1:52

Quake victim Taylor Anderson's family speaks out

Erica Hill talks to the mother and sister of Taylor Anderson, the 24-year-old American teacher who died in the earthquake in Japan.

• Mar 23, 2011
• 5:38

States demand nuclear waste reform

The recent disaster in Japan has sparked fears in the U.S. over the storage of nuclear waste and potential dangers involved. Jim Axelrod reports that several states are now taking legal action.

• Mar 22, 2011
• 2:12

Survivors struggle in Japan

Almost two weeks after disaster struck Japan, thousands of displaced survivors are still struggling to find adequate food, water and shelter in the face of disease and radiation scares. Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo.

• Mar 22, 2011
• 2:04

Japanese officials: Could take weeks to control nuclear plant

Evacuated workers returned to the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant to new problems - including water close to boiling point in one of the reactors and contaminated sea water. Bill Whitaker reports from Japan.

• Mar 22, 2011
• 2:17

Nuke expert on Fukushima: "Not out of the woods yet"

Chris Wragge talks to nuclear expert and associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace James Acton about new concerns following the discovery of radiation in Japanese crops and in sea water near the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant.

• Mar 22, 2011
• 3:27

U.S. school teacher found dead in Japan

Taylor Anderson's body has been found in a town hit hard by the tsunami. Her family says she stayed at school after the quake in order to make sure all the children were picked up by their parents. Katie Couric reports.

• Mar 21, 2011
• 0:24

Radiation fears grow for U.S. Military

The U.S. aircraft carrier George Washington left its Japanese port over fears of contamination. (03/21/11)

• Mar 21, 2011
• 1:30

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