Sam Leon is a data investigator with experience in both journalism and policy.

He founded Data Desk — a consultancy that provides analytical and research services for groups working on the climate crisis — in 2022. Before that he worked for the environmental NGO Global Witness, where he built their digital investigations team. [Photograph] 

Sam Leon

Basic information

Name
Sam Leon
Title
Data investigator
Expertise
fossil fuels, data investigation
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
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Supported projects

Toxic Recipes: Inside the ‘Jungle Juice’ Factory

  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Industry

AMSTERDAM / ANTWERP / IMMINGHAM / LAGOS – International oil traders continue to dump toxic waste products into road fuels sold to African countries, polluting the environment, damaging engines and causing life-changing health problems for citizens, despite the efforts of the regulators and civil society.