Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Surveying-Water-in-Niger-27MZIFII524U.htmlConceptually similarWomen in NigerGP02DLVCompleted★★★★Women Collect Water in NigerGP021W2Completed★★★★Women Collect Water in NigerGP021WNCompleted★★★★Water Well in NigerGP02DM1Completed★★★★Villagers in NigerGP02DLYCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP02DLSCompleted★★★★Local Woman in Akokan Near Radiation From Uranium MinesGP02DLWCompleted★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP02DLRCompleted★★★★Cominak Uranium Mine in NigerGP021W5Completed★★★★View AllGP02DLNSurveying Water in NigerA Greenpeace campaigner collects water in Akokan for radioactive pollution survey. Greenpeace 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:4 Nov, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Philip ReynaersMaximum size:4368px X 2912pxKeywords:Areva-Day-Greenpeace campaigners-Hot-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Medium group of people-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-Outdoors-Sampling (activity)-Uranium-Water-Water pollutionShoot: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)
