• The Mental Threat from ‘Forever Chemicals’: Uncertainty Is an ‘Unbearable Psychological Burden’

Ongoing Investigation: What’s left behind when a factory that has been using PFAS for decades relocates to another country?
The first episode of the story was published by
Dagbladet Information

  • Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India

Exclusive Scoop: After its closure, the PFAS-producing company Miteni’s plant was sold, dismantled, shipped, and rebuilt in India. There, it continues to manufacture the same chemicals as before, supplying both former and new clients. This investigation is the result of months of on-the-ground reporting across Italy and India. The story was published by The Guardian and by La Repubblica

An investigation into the threats faced by journalists covering and climate issues in Italy. It led to the creation of Italy’s first comprehensive map documenting such threats. Published by the International Press Institute and IRPI Media

// impact

- The investigation was picked up by dozens of media outlets, including La Stampa
- It was presented at
Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino

A year-long investigation involving 46 journalists in 16 countries, that revealed how chemical and plastic lobbies are using disinformation to block a PFAS ban in the EU - prioritising profit over public health. Published by L’Espresso

// impact

- The impact of this investigation was groundbreaking: hundreds of articles were published, and it led to several parliamentary inquiries. Here is the full list.

// awards

- Winner of the 2025 Helen Darbishire Award
- Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
of the European Parliament, shortlisted
- Nominated for the IJ4EU Impact Award

Latest Investigations