Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Radiation-Measurement-Tool-in-Niger-27MZIFL28O1P.htmlConceptually similarVillage of Akokan in NigerGP021WKCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP021WHCompleted★★★★Cominak Logo in NigerGP021WICompleted★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01XG5Completed★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP01XG6Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01X67Completed★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01X69Completed★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP026ZWCompleted★★★★Radiation Measurement Tool in NigerGP01X6BCompleted★★★★View AllGP01X6ERadiation Measurement Tool in NigerA Greenpeace campaigner holds a radiation measurement tool in the streets of Akokan, a mining city located close to two uranium mines owned by French company AREVA . A Greenpeace team visits and takes samples in the area and finds dangerous levels of radiation. AREVA had earlier declared the streets safe.Locations:Africa-Akokan-Niger-Western AfricaDate:8 Nov, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Philip ReynaersMaximum size:2000px X 3000pxKeywords:Areva-Close ups-Day-Hands-KWCI (GPI)-Mining-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-Outdoors-Pollution-Radiation measurement tools-Sampling (activity)-Uranium-Uranium minesShoot: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)
