US scientists find lessons from Japan nuke crisis

Norman Neureiter, head of the 22-member committee of the National Academy of Sciences, said the disaster at Fukushima and its continuing impact have caused widespread concerns about the safety of nuclear energy.

Neureiter told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the committee will hear from Japanese officials and conduct its own investigation. He said the findings would be valuable to the nuclear industry throughout the world.

The group will compile a report to be released in April 2014.