A Huge Freshwater Aquifer In Southern Africa Is Under Threat From Uranium Mining

We’re not geologists, but mining for uranium around a massive aquifer and turning the precious little water we have into radioactive sludge sounds like the worst kind of idea.
Worrying Nuclear Activity Deep Inside Chernobyl

Rainwater has activated a melted amalgam of nuclear fuel at Chernobyl, which is beginning to react, causing a headache for scientists.
Break-In At SA Nuke Facility Covered Up

A new investigation reveals that there have been some serious coverups at Pelindiba, South Africa’s largest nuclear research facility. This is a little worrying, because behind the walls of that facility lies 600kg of weapons-grade uranium, enough to make 20 very loud bangs.