Marta Frigerio

BRUSSELS - Over a year, a team of 46 journalists in 16 countries investigated an ongoing massive, orchestrated lobbying and disinformation campaign led by the PFAS industry and their allied organisations to water down a proposal to ban “forever chemicals” in the EU and shift the burden of environmental pollution onto society, threatening the economic equilibrium of European nations.

MILAN/ROTTERDAM - Many cities in Europe are experimenting with Citizen’s Assemblies to design stronger and more inclusive climate policies. But are these experiments effective? The team are investigating the value and flaws of the assemblies as a solution for climate policies. 

PRAGUE - PFAS, a family of extremely hazardous chemicals linked to severe health issues, have been found in drinking water and vegetables, among others all over Europe. Against all odds, local communities and researchers across Europe are acting to find solutions to PFAS contamination in their food and water.

TALLINN - The lack of regulation of the voluntary carbon market, along with the influx of capital, creates a situation where ineffective solutions or even outright scams can be marketed. This cross-border investigation is looking at how people are exploiting 'green' opportunities for personal gain in Estonia, Lithuania and Italy.