Alix has worked as an investigative researcher, writer and analyst on a range of issues related to corruption, environmental issues, the arms trade and international conflict.
Basic information
Name
Alix Smidman
Title
Investigative journalist
Expertise
corruption, government accountability, the arms trade, fossil fuel industry
Country
United Kingdom
Supported projects
The West Africa Green Rush
Armed conflict
Environment
Transport
TOUVRE (IVORY COAST) - There is an increased demand for minerals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium. These minerals are used to make electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones and electric vehicles - technologies which are deemed essential to the 'green transition'. However, the increase in demand has led to new pressures for communities around the world that live alongside these minerals.
Second-hand clothes from UK causing pollution in Nigeria and Ghana
Economy
Environment
Industry
ABUJA- This story demonstrates that although it is illegal to import used clothes into Nigeria, UK exporters continue to contravene the law by doing the contrary which is now polluting the country's ecology. It demonstrates how UK exporters provided Nigerian vendors with low-quality, deteriorating clothing, forcing them to burn unsold items in public.
