Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Villagers-in-Niger-27MZIFII5OBW.htmlConceptually similarWomen in NigerGP02DLVCompleted★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP02DLRCompleted★★★★Women Collect Water in NigerGP021W2Completed★★★★Women Collect Water in NigerGP021WNCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP02DLSCompleted★★★★Surveying Water in NigerGP02DLNCompleted★★★★Local Farmer in NigerGP021W0Completed★★★★Local Woman in Akokan Near Radiation From Uranium MinesGP02DLWCompleted★★★★Water Well in NigerGP02DM1Completed★★★★View AllGP02DLYVillagers in NigerLocal people in a street of Akokan. 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:5 Nov, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Philip ReynaersMaximum size:2912px X 4368pxKeywords:Areva-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Medium group of people-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-Outdoors-Shadows-Streets-Sunny-Uranium-VillagesShoot: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:Facing the Weather Gods (All Photographers)Radioactive Pollution Inspection in Niger (Photos & Video)