Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Cominak-Uranium-Mine-in-Niger-27MZIFIW4ENQ.htmlConceptually similarCominak Uranium Mine in NigerGP021W5Completed★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP021WACompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP021WHCompleted★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01XG5Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01X69Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01X67Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01X66Completed★★★★Schoolchildren in NigerGP01X68Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP02DLPCompleted★★★★View AllGP021W4Cominak Uranium Mine in NigerGreenpeace 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:Africa-Akokan-Niger-Western AfricaDate:3 Nov, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Philip ReynaersMaximum size:4368px X 2912pxKeywords:Areva-Campaigners-Darkness-Helmets-KWCI (GPI)-Light bulbs-Mining-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-One person-Outdoors-Pollution-Radiation measurement-Radiation measurement tools-Sampling (activity)-Trucks-Uranium-Uranium mines-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:Left in the Dust (Photos, Videos & Report)Radioactive Pollution Inspection in Niger (Photos & Video)