Lead Poisoning Probe and Mexico Surveillance Exposé Top 2026 Barlett and Steele Awards

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An investigation tracing toxic lead from Nigerian recycling plants into the supply chains of some of the world’s best-known carmakers, and an exposé of Mexico’s

Public-health focused investigations take top awards in the 19th annual Barlett and Steele Awards

Aryn Kodet September 30, 2025

The winners of the 19th Annual Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism highlighted the variety of ways and the extent to which the

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Lead Poisoning Probe and Mexico Surveillance Exposé Top 2026 Barlett and Steele Awards

Public-health focused investigations take top awards in the 19th annual Barlett and Steele Awards

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