Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Cominak-Underground-Uranium-Mine-27MZIF2SU1S0.htmlConceptually similarCominak hospitalGP03U3ACompleted★★★★Dr. Rianne Teule SoundbiteGP03U3ICompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in WaterGP03U5BCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in SoilGP03U58Completed★★★★Villages of Akokan and Arlit in NigerGP03U89Completed★★★★Site of Future Mine in NigerGP03U7ICompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in the StreetsGP03U5ACompleted★★★★Somaïr Open Pit Uranium MineGP03U7JCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in the AirGP03U59Completed★★★★View AllGP03U3BCominak Underground Uranium MineGreenpeace visits Areva operated Cominak underground uranium mine near Akokan. Greenpeace campaigner Rianne Teule takes radiation readings inside the mine. A Greenpeace team is visiting the area searching for dangerous levels of radiation in the cities located close to two uranium mines owned by French company AREVA.Locations:Akokan-Niger-Western AfricaDate:3 Nov, 2009Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:3m11sAudio format:NaturalProduction Type :B-ROLLKeywords:Areva-Barrels-Darkness-Gloves-Greenpeace campaigners-Hard hats-KWCI (GPI)-Light bulbs-Machinery-Masks (protective)-Miners-Mining-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-Pollution-Protective clothing-Radiation measurement-Trucks-Uranium-Uranium mines-Water-Water supply structures-WomenShoot:Radioactive Pollution Inspection in NigerA Greenpeace team visited AREVA’s two uranium mines in Niger. AREVA is a French public multinational industrial conglomerate that is mainly known for nuclear power. During the visit Greenpeace found dangerous levels of radiation in the streets of Akokan and Arlit, mining cities located close to both mines. Following the inspection, Greenpeace has released the results of its survey to the authorities and companies involved, and called for an independent inspection, followed by a comprehensive clean-up to address the impacts of the French nuclear company’s activities in Niger.Related Collections:Radioactive Pollution Inspection in Niger (Photos & Video)