Here you'll find a timeline of events leading up to the accident, a description of effects on locals' health, crops and livestock, plus an update on the condition of the plant. NEWS of the Tokaimura disaster will only spur the efforts of protesters against the Jabiluka uranium mine in the Northern Territory's Kakadu. Here, you can add your voice by signing an online petition. Already, about 2,500 have added their names. You'll also find links to other Jabiluka protest sites.
Safety is the recurring theme.
The weather at the time of a leak is very important as winds spread radioactive gases and rain brings the deadly problem back to earth. Find out more about the proposed replacement reactor.