Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Water-Well-in-Niger-27MZIFIW4JYD.htmlConceptually similarVillage of Akokan in NigerGP021WKCompleted★★★★Women Collect Water in NigerGP021WNCompleted★★★★Rianne Teule Measures Radiation in NigerGP01XG5Completed★★★★Water Pipeline in NigerGP021W9Completed★★★★Cominak Logo in NigerGP021WICompleted★★★★Cominak Uranium Mine in NigerGP021WOCompleted★★★★Former Miner in NigerGP021WMCompleted★★★★Stan Vincent in NigerGP021WFCompleted★★★★Measuring Radiation in NigerGP026ZWCompleted★★★★View AllGP021WJWater Well in NigerA fenced water well and its custodian in the afternoon sun (composite panoramic picture). 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:6 Nov, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Philip ReynaersMaximum size:4500px X 1556pxKeywords:Areva-Clouds-Copy space-Day-Deserts-Dry-Evening-KWCI (GPI)-Landscapes-Mining-Nuclear (campaign title)-Nuclear radiation-One person-Outdoors-Uranium-Uranium mines-Water-Water supply structuresShoot: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)
